If I Were Looking

More fun

If I were looking for a guy,

what qualities would spring to mind?

Well first and foremost he would need

to demonstrate that he was kind.

His IQ needn't spiral high,

but neither would I want him dense,

intelligence is fine to have,

but so is good old common sense.

I couldn't bear the type of chap

without the slightest zest for life,

glued firmly to the tv screen,

who wants a doormat for a wife.

And trust me humour is a must,

a wit that's quick not thick and slow,

who likes to crack a joke or two,

who'll lift your spirits when you're low.

Yet he should have a tender side,

be unafraid to show his heart.

A loving nature, passionate

who won't require a kick to start.

I've learned that looks don't count a dime,

a handsome face will fade with time.

This man of course should not object 

to poems based on metered rhyme.

If I were looking but I'm not,

content I guess with what I've got.

I think I'll stop before I find

I've landed in a sticky spot.

Reviews

[red93]

Ooh I love this Chris and you put yr requirements so well. I am sure you make or made a Fabulous Partner !

I have had 2 Wives, both Pillars of the Community, and they both ended up putting me on the streets - mainly I surmise because neither of them are Writers and they simply could not handle even my modest 'success'.

My Oxford Girlfriend was also a Writer, and we never officially split up, just drifted away as the song says 👍👍👍👍👍

[Chris Shaw]

Of course I’m a fabulous partner Tony. Goes without saying. I think we have all made a few unwise choices at times :) Hope you had a lovely Christmas Day and a big thank you for stopping by.

Chris

[red93]

My Xmas was fine thanx Chris, and I was most heartened by the King's Speech - he appears to be more of a Socialist than Keir Starmer 👍👍👍👍👍

[sette]

hahaha what a good poem to read thanks for this i have not had my ideal man.. so perhaps that is the reason why i always fail in that aspect i have not set standards too

[Chris Shaw]

Hi sette my friend. There is no perfect man my dear. You have to take the rough with the smooth :)) Thank you for responding.

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Wonderful light and much for thought- must be careful what we wish for we might just find it- nobody wants to be stuck and sticky- great write🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Rose Petal and how lovely to see your smiling face.

Chris

[Jairah P.]

ahhh a fun poem, i like the last line, i felt that. The 6th other stanzas really show the good qualities of a man. This is a good one, Ma'am Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jairah. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Well-done Christine! Love the whimsy and tongue-in-cheek style of this poem. Your verses are perfect in meter and rhyme, so lighthearted and clever they make me smile. You make wise points my friend, and present them with panache. The last verse is absolutely brilliant. Brava!

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Annette, pleased you enjoyed my lighthearted bit of whimsy. Thank you so much and have a lovely day.

Chris

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

You are welcome Chris. Have a good day as well. It’s been pouring rain here- hope you have better weather!

[Chris Shaw]

Dull here today, but a refreshing change after blistering heat Annette. No complaints from me.

[ohiojohn]

Love
is
anterior
to
life
posterior
to
death
initial
of
creation
and
the
exponet
of
breath

[Chris Shaw]

I can't disagree with anything you have said here. Thank you for your words ohiojohn.

Chris

[ohiojohn]

Emily/Dickinson

[Chris Shaw]

I really should have known that (lol)

[Onlyme]

Oh, Chris. This poem sure did make me smile. Lovely, funny and witty, with such charm. Rolled nicely inside all.

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased this write met with your approval Dee. A bit of fun really.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Women and men. Always bad timing.
"If I were looking but I'm not,
content I guess with what I've got.
I think I'll stop before I find
I've landed in a sticky spot"
I did like and I understand the above lines Chris. A sticky spot can leave us in a deadly place. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote, thank you for your response to my fun poem. Yes, a sticky spot can leave us in a deadly place. All good wishes.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Chris. I enjoyed this one.

[¿]

Oh the first two lines of the fifth stanza...it's an absolute truth, a smooth rhyming, same what I'd like to have in a person and I love the flow of this poem!! Phew,....twas a great, fun, mood uplifting read...thanks for sharing dear Chris!! :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tahsin, pleased you found my words fun and uplifting.

Chris

[¿]

You're welcome since the first day we met Chris and till the day after forever :)

[Chris Shaw]

Sweetheart you :))