Fell in love

A love poem. Not.

I fell in love 

and boy it hurt

I mean I tried to calculate the altitude of the fall

multiplied by the pain factor

but I forgot to calculate the angle with which I fell

THE F*****G ANGLE

So it hurt more than I thought

But luckily I had left the common sense

right next to love

so I grabbed on from its branch

not a common branch -mind you-

and I pulled myself out of the pit

So now I am just fine!

So a tip to you who might fall in love

don't forget to calculate the angle as well

and if you forget, please remember to put your common sense

somewhere close by

If you forget that too,

well then,

you deserve what will be coming for ya

and I'm telling you

it's not good

it hurts

especially if you land face down.

Author's Note

Don't be afraid to call for help, if you ever find yourself in this scary situation. Victims of love are everywhere. You are not alone. Just call at your local love support center.

Reviews

[Lorry]

Those funking angles get you every time. They re the difference between a soft landing and your face being introduced to your shin bone, violently.
Great thinking on your part to keep hold of that common sense. In love, it is usually one of the first to be left behind and forgotten.
Love the feel of this piece, reads like lessons learned.

[Marina]

Indeed, I learned my lesson all too well. And now I am trying to warn others before it's too late, haha! Thank you for your lovely thoughts Nemo :)

[Lorry]

consider me warned :)

[Paul Bell]

You should put this up every Sunday.
It's good advice.

[Marina]

Do you need a branch, Paul? I've got some spares for those who forget to be careful

[Paul Bell]

Send me the tree. But for god sakes, not the one with the Chinese instructions.

[Marina]

A tree?! Bloody hell.
I'll have a whole Sequoia coming your way

[YanZeros]

"especially if you land face down." with a broken neck and a broken nose! The Love meter triggers in the least expected way. And only fools falls in love truly.

[Marina]

True. So very true Yan; I'm glad I'm not a fool in this area haha

[Revery]

Love the concept of the angle. Nice perspective or should I say angle. ;)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thats why its called "falling in love" coz you get hurt. Interesting warning given here. I liked reading it. Nicely penned ☺

[Marina]

Thank you Yumna. :D

[Dr. YumnaKay]

You are welcome Marina ☺

[Davidgeo]

Hey, that's pretty good... I like how you used a little dark humor with a somewhat encouraging message. I stress the word "somewhat".

I got a good chuckle from the author's note section as well... "victims of love are everywhere" "call your local love support center". Ha, I like your sense of humor.

[Marina]

Haha, thank you Dr. ;)
Really appreciate it

[WittyWonka]

Angles are like perspectives and I've come to conclude (for me at least) that angles are to be left to the lovelorn geologists who truly understand the math. I will stick to cleaning canine fecal matter from the yard and keeping my four-legged companion happy. Really enjoyed this piece and happy to hear you were able to snag yourself on a branch.

[Marina]

haha love is for suckers and geologists apparently :D
oh boy I wish I had a four legged companion as well! Truest friends out there :)
Thank you Wonka.

[WittyWonka]

Yes, apparently :) :) and of course, dogs are most certainly true and loyal companions - I would have a dozen had I the space. You are welcome, Marina :)

[Frontier]

I love that you mentioned the angle. ("Get your angles straight!") Because usually the fall is at the sharpest angle.

[Marina]

Thank you :)
Yup, I learned my lesson all too well haha!

[Paul Bell]

Is that why they call it falling in love.
I've had a few women fall on top me, and you're right, sometimes the angle is excruciating.
Do you think i can claim compensation from the love support center. Or should i just give up this love thing altogether.

[Marina]

:D
I don't really know Paul. I decided to quit for the time being, but its just me here. It just feels easier, so I embrace the inner loser in me!

[Paul Bell]

I see a man walking up your path, flowers and chocolates in hand. I think you're back in the love game again.

[Marina]

Too generic, try again :')

[Paul Bell]

It wasn't a man in a suit. Flowers and chocolates still real, or are they.?

[Marina]

aaah an air of mystery, now we're talking.

[Nwang]

Love can kill most of the times. Cool write, passionate and full of emotion.

[Marina]

Thank you Nwang! I have to say I was feeling the least emotional the time I wrote it, but I guess the result is what matters :D