ARSENIC-
“You are not poison” they quietly said.
Complementing my style, and what they read.
“Not in small doses” I reply, all the while,
They think I jest, and go on with a smile.
No, I am not poison, not in the sense
Of sickness, pain and death so intense.
The name I hold, was chosen for me,
To complement another, with whom I would be.
With a group of soldiers enjoying online games,
We would connect and play with simple names.
Old lace and I, would elect to connect
Leaving small hints for friends to detect.
Arsenic and Old Lace, benign as could be.
Nothing so poisonous, as some easily see.
So I am not poison, as they already said,
Complimenting my style, and what they read.
Michael Helvey
Author notes
As to why my name... it goes with Old_Lace.
Written June 2nd, 2005
A contest entry
- Puff the magic dragon(UPDATED***) by MidniteRae.
350 points, ended November 19, 2005, 9 entries
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I like that.
Now I kind of get how you got that name.
Some of it did remind me of the play of Arsenic and Old Lace.
great write.
And i love your ap name Arsenic.
Great write.
Keep it up.
Good luck in my contest!
~Midnite Rae
[the morbid mistress]
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A nice little explanation of your user name. I like the rthyme scheme too. It works well for your poem. I'm not sure I understand the poison reference though because even after reading the poem you still don't seem poison, just like someone who enjoys leaving hints for frineds. Maybe I'm just a bit thick today. That's been known to happen.
Anyway, I do like your poem. Have a nice day and keep writing. 
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very intriguing poem. really does perk your interest from the beginning. and it was great how it was related back to your pen-name great write!
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I liked this poem. The combination of where the name comes from and what it is, is truly wonderful. You did a wonderful job with this poem. Congrats on a job well done.
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WELL DONE VERY LONG FROR ME WELL DONE YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD POET GREAT DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS AGAIN
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This was a great poem. It was not to long and it was not too short. It was the perfect size for a poem. It seemed natural and it had a good flow to it. I enjoyed reading this poem. You did a great job. Keep up the good work.
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fantastic
I love the way you wrote this!! fantastic truly fantrastic!
I read it twice becuse I really like it!!
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Hehehe...thanks. LOL, I do love the name. I used to have "33" on my tagline. Only one person ever asked what it was. I changed that to what it is after a discussion with a dear friend.
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AMAZING POEM
This was an interesting poem to read about your user name. I read it twice to understand it. I guess online friends are important when you are away from home. Imay not be the strongest person to depend on but I am always here if you need to talk. I am getting stronger, it just takes time to leave the insecurities behind. I have to give all my past hurt to God. Thanks again for listening. 
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