you turned around

there's some things you gotta see them for what they are.

I had a speech prepared.
I even wrote it down.
I rehearsed it in my mind.
and in the car,
with the radio down.
but words fail me,
when I wrap you inside,
all I can do is feel
all I can do is be.
"a penny for your thoughts,"
you said,
and only I came to me.

There was a moment
you hesitated,
and I knew
you couldn't say it,
but you wanted to.
so you stopped me on
my way,
and made up a thing,
for you to give to me,
and me to do.
I thanked you,
and you said "we'll see ya",
like you always do.

Author's Note

Among my many quirks is a numbers thing. This one adds up just right, at least to me.
CAPTCHA hardhead LOL

Reviews

[Vidya Bacchus]

You know you plan out this whole thing in your mind sometimes and when the time comes you chicken out and say the same old thing or do the same old thing because its safe :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Safe. That's it. And sometimes because it is right. Pushing something neither of you is really ready for is not always the best option either.

[Vidya Bacchus]

True that better to take it slow but not too slow lol

[Lyn Anderson]

So far it's snail and tortoise, and neither of us is speedy.:)

[Vidya Bacchus]

Lol girl take your time savor the ride and get some hay in your hair.Sounds about right to me :)

[willweb]

I really had fun with this one KLGoode, as you know. I can tell you one thing, if I have read this once, I've read it seven times. My mind is totally captured by this poem.

[Lyn Anderson]

Lucky Seven. Thanks so much, I appreciate it, and yes, it's special to me too.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

How often do we rehearse what we are going to say to someone only to lose our nerve or train of thought.

[Lyn Anderson]

Bingo, both, and sometimes less is more when snails and tortoises get together.

[NoelHC]

I understand the hesitancy, the mix of feelings, what to say, what not to say, well expressed here. In one of my pieces on here, "Eyes" I summed it up:
"Searching the answer to the question,
Unasked"
Another good write, my friend.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much, yes, mixed and cautious, reticent.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You describe the dance well here 'M' of two people who are afraid to commit. Perhaps for different reasons or both have been hurt previoiusly. Flows well.
Someone has to make that first move to see how the land lies!

[Lyn Anderson]

Baby steps, baby steps, it's like watching a snail and a tortoise dance. LOL