...Now What? 2.0
(An extended version of a short poem previously published)
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She was looking for a smile to match her own,
she's been waiting for a sign that gives her hope;
and after all these many years she finally found
what she was looking all around.
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They made a plan and was all complete;
nothing too formal, nothing too sweet.
They got their blessings from Mom and Dad,
Grandma's gold ring is now in her hand.
The party is over, the night is bright;
they look at each other and say...
...now what?
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He was looking for a song to soothe his soul,
he was waiting for a dance that moved his bones;
and after all those many years he finally found
what he was looking all around.
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They got a house and they call it home,
they split the spare keys for the front door.
He wants a dog but she brought her cat,
they love the place so, there is no turning back.
The house is shining, the rooms are bright;
they look at each other and say...
...now what?
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They were looking for a thing you may call love,
they were working for a place you may call home;
and after all this many years they finally found
what they were looking all around.
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Their hearts are filled, their smiles are bright;
they look at each other and say...
...This is what.
About the Creator
Alex Torres
Started writing short stories back in 1988 at work, when I had an empty page to fill for the employee's internal magazine. Taking the pen again after a 30 year-long hiatus, exploring where it takes me this time.
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