Sorry Ladies!

You already know this....

A man is never a riddle 
Too tough to interpret 
Ladies, what you see 
Is just what you will get!

If he says he cannot stay
Or that he fears to love
He's just not into you
No sign needed from above

If he says he's just a friend 
And may not stick around 
Do believe him and get off
That silly merry-go-round 

'Darkness within' is a ploy
If he wants to keep you at bay
Such ruses he will employ 
If he wants to stay away

Coz when he's head o'er heels
He doesn't play hide n seek
He'll follow you to Mars
Or Venus's tallest peaks

And if for you he cares
He'll camp outside your door
Stuck like gum in your hair
Getting tangled more n more

A man is clear as glass
When he's mad about a dame 
He'll sign and seal the deal
He won't risk playing games 

Trust me, nothing's hidden
No hinting, no manipulating 
What is said is what is meant
No point in complicating 

So if the guy has an excuse
It only means, you're not 'the one'
He's simply toying with you 
Till he finds the 'special someone' 

 

Thus, what you can't edit
Don't you ever ever forget 
Ladies, what you see
Is just what you will get! 

Author's Note

I'd really like a female perspective on this :)

He's Just Not That Into You is a self-improvement book written by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo that was published in 2004 and later adapted into a film by the same name in 2009

Reviews

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Yessss, AJ! Just as Queen Bey sang, if a man was truly into his lady, he would put a ring on it. Those that hesitate are just playing games and passing the time. I have seen the film that inspired your poem, (haven't read the book) and it reminded me of a certain friend of mine who was with a guy for 8 years and he never once spoke of the future. When she finally put the question to him, he went awfully cold, blaming this same darkness and disturbed soul you write of here, and he broke it off 3 weeks later. She wasted 8 years for a player. So your poem, especially giving us ladies a male perspective, is one to be applauded. If he is a time waster, move him on. Fine wisdom, my friend. Your 9 stanzas flow effortlessly here. Good to read you again.

[AJNJ]

Thanks a ton Madame! Its awesome to hear from you on my poems always. The itch to write this poem was growing and growing as I observed so many louts here talking all these poor ladies for a ride with all their games of darkness and delirium. I thought I'll do my bit for the ladies lol. We don't 'hint', we don't manipulate and we certainly don't back down when its someone we really want to hold on to. Thanks a ton for relating to it.

[Starbaby]

Why is it that when given mixed messages, we always tend to interpret the message the way we prefer the outcome to be instead of against a positive outcome? Perhaps we think that given enough love and attention we can tip the balance? Then, if we are "fortunate enough" to win their heart, we set about changing their nasty habits and behaviours over time, and act surprised when they are not easily molded and shaped to our satisfaction. Perhaps women are just born with an innate need to have a lifelong make work project and are poor losers? At any rate, I enjoyed and appreciated your poem, for it made me think and smile.

[DIVYA]

Wow. This is such true, shining wisdom. When did you write this? I think I trust no one when they say they care about me and I absolutely believe them when they make excuses. I believe the truth that they just don't care. This is so on point, so right and so good. Carry your torches only for yourself ladies. Chances are that you'll be loved better that way. Kudos AJ.

[Soren]

Not female but it seems pretty true. I liked the feel of it and it was easy to read and get the meaning from

[Relic]

A good write. Lots of truth in this.

[AJNJ]

Thanks a ton dear sir :)))

[Nix is typing...]

I absolutely loved this!!!!!!!! I clung to every word as I read. I was thinking it sounded like that book "He's Just Not That Into You" while I read it, and then there it was, right in the author's note! Brilliant write, AJ!!!

100/100

Nix ❤️️

[AJNJ]

Thanks a ton my bright new friend :)))

[Nix is typing...]

You're welcome 😊😊 I very much enjoyed the read!!! 😊😊

[augustus]

My God Chaps! We've been rumbled! No hiding now. If she reads this then we are for the high jump with no parachute!

[Helen]

I really like this. I like the rhythm and the rhyming and I like that the man is opening up and just telling it like it is. Directness is all I ever need .. so I know where I stand and can make my choices with your position in mind. Thank you for shedding a little light on the male psyche!

Love the opening line .. A man is never a riddle. .... Women aren't either really, just maybe socialisation makes some of us hide our true selves, which can make us seem contradictory because we are trying to present to men what we think they want to see, not who we are!

Life has taught me that simple honesty and being true to myself are the way to real relationship.

As for the title of your poem, no need to apologise as you telling your truth sets me free!

Here's to men and women who can be who they are and just say it!

[AJNJ]

Its wonderful to have you appreciate this message so much. I agree with you about the age old conditioning that makes women more restrained than men. They're conditioned to be politically more correct and things gave not changed too much in the past century. The thing with men is that they can't put up a facade too long and then Heartbreaks happen. Its best to have realistic expectations and be honest upfront. I appreciate your in-depth review very! Thanks a ton Ms. Helen.

[Fairy Khan]

Nicely penned. A good write.

[AJNJ]

Thank you very much Ms. Fairy Khan!

[lightsong]

I agree :) one thing that many don't know, men usually know what they want and when they find their special one and fall in love they will know it before a woman does, because as women sometimes our emotional trick us since we are driven and controled by emotions, thus we might not recognize we are in love, or we will break down knowing we are feeling something deep and most likely it would be love, in these moments when we are aware of that, we will sit alone and we will be haunted by many many feelings and weep, until we balance ourselves we stand up being in love :) I know too, a man doesn't like playing around, if a woman doesn't like him, he would want to know it clearly instead of giving hope, and sometimes the woman isn't clear enough because she cares for his feelings, what we need to know this doesn't help him, does it?

every single word is true, thank You for an amazing treat dear AJ.

[AJNJ]

Thanks a ton dear Light! The equations are very complex sometimes. Sometimes, we play but our hearts may not be in it. And sometimes we stay away yet love fervently. One has to be quite careful, especially with heartbroken ppl, to avoid heartache. Yet some heart is always inevitable. Many heartfelt thank yous for your views and this great review!

[Rose]

This is such a clever and humorous write! I love it so much! I haven't read the book, but you sure did make an amazing poem out of it! Much love to you! ❤️

[AJNJ]

Much love to you too and whopping big thanks for the great review Rose! 🤗