I got this email yesterday:
From: Helen Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 2:42 PM To: Don Subject: Another poet suitor - received this message today. Roses are red Violets are blue I saw you online Then I messaged you Where do we start? Your smile ... your eyes Or your heart? I'm just your average guy Who's looking for a chance Will you accept this message Like it's our first dance?
Ok, as I mentioned, Helen and I are still talking. This is like the old days when she fed me inspiration for my country songs. So, taking up the challenge I replied:
From: Don Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 2:51 PM To: Helen Subject: Re: Another poet suitor - received this message today. Oh, puke.
After all, now that I’m a poet, I have a great command of the English Language.
From: Helen Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 2:52 PM To: Don Subject: Re: Another poet suitor - received this message today. LOL - totally expected that as your rx.
Ah, now I’m totally predictable. No wonder she won’t marry me.
From: Don Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 3:07 PM To: Helen Subject: Re: Another poet suitor - received this message today. I saw you online. I had to message you. Your smile, Your eyes, Your heart. Although I'm just an average guy, Is there any chance That you will accept this message And step out to our first dance?
I mean, how hard is that? Or does he get the girl because he was cute and tried, but the real poet gets ignored. It will be another night of drinking.
From: Helen Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 3:10 PM To: Don Subject: Re: Another poet suitor - received this message today. OK.......your re-write is much better.
And with that I have scored 0 points. But maybe I have discovered a new business opportunity: Poetry Makeovers
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