A Five-Point Argument for Fictitious Boyfriends
Just strike a flint to sparks.
And watch it set bushfire wild.
A gaze that lingered too long or
a chanced coffee spill or
a chuckle between only us...
Inferno! CAUTION! WARNING!!!
Blue flames burn hotter than red.
I want you to remember
that inherent tristesse.
Because here’s the rub:
I can only love you
anonymously.
1. In passing, there is hope.
A fantasy complete
with French toast castles
and church bells chiming.
2. I can’t know you for you.
Because I probably
wouldn’t like you.
3. Let me imagine you,
And I promise to do so most
generously.
4. Knowing only leads to
disappointment.
5. I can snuff out your fire
as I please.
All I have to do is
think of how you said,
“The crescent moon holds
a bowlful of stars,”
to know for sure that
I’ve been you before.
Tina
Privitera-Reynolds
Tina Privitera-Reynolds is a young, emerging writer, so please be patient. She has had poems published on SpillWords with more publications upcoming, hopefully one in Ariel Chart (fingers crossed). As a beginner in the daunting world of online publication, she is happy to receive any feedback and helpful tips and tricks. She is especially receptive to criticism, no matter how harsh. Her biggest goal is to improve.
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