THE DIVIDE

Divided love

THE DIVIDE

Thirty years divide

Fatherless since eleven, she seeks a father image in him

He, a father and grandfather, bemused and lonesome

Seeks a young partner with intimacy

 

She exalts his speckled gray hair

His slight wrinkled forehead

Solid pink lips

Painted white toothy smile

Strong hands with blue veins

Hip-sway walk

 

He beholds her slight crooked smile

Curly blonde hair, a bit disheveled

Dimples in her cheeks

Soft brown eyes

Thin lipstick lips

Smell of her perfume

Her cooky laugh

Shapely torso

 

They frolic, initially never touch

Later, she begs to lay her head

In the crux of his shoulder

As she describes as a young child

He complies with a smile

 

Often, they meet for lunch

Chat, giggle, wonder

He strokes her hair, cheeks

A glance of tenderness

She receives

 

As they stroll along the river walk

Straight away

He swings her around

Face to face

No words

Infatuation

Close up, he lunges to kiss

She slaps him, mutters words in distress

“I’m not looking for an intimate relationship

I am in need of a father.”

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I like and I understand the poem dear Betty.
"She slaps him, mutters words in distress
“I’m not looking for an intimate relationship
I am in need of a father.”
I am the grandfather now. Been to the same bus stop for four children and three grandchildren for twenty years. I talk to the mamas every morning. Good to have someone to communicate with. Outstanding poetry shared my friend.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

You got it right, two different paths here, at first it was appealing for both, but at the end, they were seeking two different loves...thank, Betty

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved the poem dear Betty and you are welcome.

[NotUsinganymore]

Very interesting poem about division and wanting to have a father figure.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your review! Happy New Year!

[NotUsinganymore]

Happy New Year

[Danny Metcalfe]

This is an interesting piece. I like the tone of it.
'He beholds her slight crooked smile
Curly blonde hair, a bit disheveled
Dimples in her cheeks'
I like these lines as they convey a certain honesty.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Danny, Unfortunately they were on different tracks. Thanks for your review. Best, Betty