very quickly I saw
beneath the Monty Python skits
a vulnerable young man
a semi-serious scholar
with a beautiful smile
and red stubble
and in his eyes I saw
the future
Author notes
We met in 1977, married in 1980. Life is good.
Written April 18th, 2005
A contest entry
- Pimp up my love poetry by leander.
700 points, ended February 22, 2008, 31 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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Short, but very beautiful and tantalizing in some kind of way
this reminded me of a poem I have written strangely enough 
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Great piece again!
Leander -
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Goodness! A second HM! Thank you Leander.
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Absolutely lovely.. and refreshing.. there's so much said here in such simplicity, that it carries a lot of depth. Though it's personal I'd say it is at once 'touchable' because the images are both concrete and abstract, and the way you worded it leaves it open for many... maybe not with the red stubble, but the essence of it.
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Thank you Gennelle!
That, and the examination of the witch, and the Spanish Inquisition, and also lots from Beyond the Fringe. If the way to a man's heart is his stomach, then I suggest a woman's heart is won through her funny bone! 
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Ooh, lovely one, Margaret! My style: free short and sweet Hehe! Did he do the Lumberjack Song?
~G
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Thanks Susan.
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aren't you glad you looked beyond the humor?
Love this divergence from your usual. -
Thank you Mia! Laughter is important and so much better with romance.
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Bom dia, Mari! Thank you! We know we are blessed.
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Laughter mixed with romance a wonderful combination. So glad you are happy together. Great write
Mia
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Simply lovely!!!!
You are so blessed!
Kisses,
Mari
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Thank you Del! Some years are better than others.
Since my esoteric muse has gone on vacation, I'm happy you like this spate of lovey-doveyness.
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Say na more, nudge, nudge, wink, wink.
My son is always telling me "Pokemons are small...but they pack a powerful punch..." It seems like a worthy quote for me to use concerning your wonderfully penned free verse. Nice to see you step out of the box, (and why not), with a topic which is obviously near and dear to your heart. Thanks for the glimpse into your life. I happen to be very glad to hear there are others who are still in love after 40.
Dozens of s and a spot of 
, my dear friend,
Del -
Our kids are living in a time warp.
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Does he? How cool! Been years since I saw the show
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So a few years go by, and now I have a son who plays scenes from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail".
"Oy, see the voilence in'erent in the system!!"
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Dear Margaret,
Lucky feller! A three-year courtship with a semi-serious scholar? How serious can you get?
A great little poem and a wonderful tribute to a great marriage. Edna and I wish you both continuing and lasting happiness. Applause.
Love and hugs XXX Hugh.
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He likes Python! He's my friend already! I hope you guys didn't do the fish slapping sketch!
Very sweet and wonderful to see a happily married couple, almost gives me hope.
semi-serious scholar
Don't tell him that! We guys think we're 100% scholars!
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If you were to see me near the stairs of our Classroom Complex in this year 2005, the description would not be pretty much different.
It was nice to see a free verse from you. You generally do not write it, and you have done it very well. It is so sweet to read about you people and your sweet days. Hope that you as a couple are having a nice time, and continue to have better and better times together!
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You are blessed in great measure! This gives a delightful peek into a fast and secure love. Tender, inspiring and hope-lending. Few lines but much goodness shared.
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