Unprepared

Poem - Unedited

from JoeUser Forums
Hi, wrote this one today and thought it had some promise so thought I'd post what I've done thus far.

Unprepared
SuspecTed

If I come across as unprepared,
It’s only because I am,

I’m not sure what I have available.

But take whatever you’d like,
And try to excuse to the mess,

I’m just trying to come across as unprepared.


The truth is,
I’ve prepared for days,
Of all the passionate words and ways.

I could get you to…

Please excuse the mess.


I’d have cleaned if I knew you were coming,
I’d have spent more time,
Trying to take up more of yours.

Please don’t excuse the one pillow on my bed,
My nightstand reading material,
The unemployment section.

Please don’t excuse how nervous I am,
My voice choking,
Words with intended wit.


I’m thinking about getting a second pillow,
I would’ve made the bed.

Please excuse the mess.

I’ve just been so busy,
Been so busy,
Wondering if you’d like to make a mess with me.


If this comes across as desperation,
It’s only because I am.

I am desperate,
For only one.


I am desperately one without a second,
To spare.
This messy bed and one pillow two could share.

I’m sorry I’m so unprepared.
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
Ted, you are so talented. I love how you capture actual emotions instead of the cliche, surface crap.

THis was wonderful.

Trinitie
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
..nothing to say really, I just want to say that I read it and loved it. Keep writing, and I will assuredly keep reading.

~Dan
Ashes of the Singularity II
Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
I LOVE it!

I'm going to print that and put it in my scrapbook.
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
hey! thanks a lot for the support guys....really appreciated.
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yeah, do you mind if we steal it?

Trinitie
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
i'd be honored to endure a little theft.