Larry just came in to tell me that Hugh Heffner’s 25-year-old fiance has jilted him. Apparently, she was just using him. Larry sez: It’s really cruel to use someone who has done nothing but give all his life.
Larry just came in to tell me that Hugh Heffner’s 25-year-old fiance has jilted him. Apparently, she was just using him. Larry sez: It’s really cruel to use someone who has done nothing but give all his life.
Poor Hef.
Perhaps you can write a poem about the cruel nature of youth. Perhaps I will. How’s this:
I was once you
smooth and coy, all knowing
flitting here and there with little thought
of the souls I touched and left.
For years I was you
and then
like a child ripped from sleep by a rushing parent
I was old; older anyway
my bones popped and creaked when I stretched
and there were things I couldn’t do anymore —
like sit cross-legged and play cards on a blanket.
My friends started dying
my hair started to gray
and soon I cared very deeply about the lives I entered and exited.
One day you will too.
-gg
The second poem posted by blog readers–such courage is admirable. I’m pleased to inspire it in any way!