A Lucky Man

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Thu, 15 Apr 2021
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16 comments
 

 

That fortune is fickle
cannot be denied
but today he felt lucky;
like that man who broke
the bank at Monte Carlo.
Many times, on bended knees,
he had proposed to his girlfriend
but without success.
Now, at last, she decided
that the answer was yes.
He knew that being together
would be a life of bliss,
wanted to seal the occasion
with an affectionate kiss
but it wasn't an easy task:
because of the guidelines,
they were two metres apart
and she wore a mask.
 
 
 
 
© Luigi Pagano 2021
Certificate U
Poem
Mutevoli pensieri
Romance
Humour

Comments

Submitted by Jessiibear on

Those last two lines! What a bummer. Didn't 2020 come with such promise and potential and then shock us terribly? Your poem has achieved the same kind of motion: optimism to letdown. Nicely written, I enjoyed this. 

Jess

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

You hit the nail on the head, Jess. We have been trapped in a dire situation that is just beginning to ease and yet we are urged to be extra careful, which means that by not being able to hug, touch or kiss our nearest and dearest we are like strangers to them.
Many thanks for reading and let me have your views.

Luigi x

P.S. Incidentally, Jess was one of the names I was considering as a rhyme for 'success'.

 

Submitted by marandina on

Topical and with that underlying sense of humour you write with. You are an entertainer, Luigi. Paul :)

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

You know me, Paul. I look at every situation with rose-tinted glasses hoping to find some basis for optimism that we can all share.

Best,, Luigi

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

Perfectly crafted with unexpected ending that's a sign of the times, well written Luigi deserving of those cherries!

Penny4athought

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hello JoAnne. Nice to hear from you and read your positive assessment for which I thank you very much.
I believe that we all welcome those coveted cherries that make writing a worthwhile activity. 
I'd like to convey my gratitude to the editors who granted them.

Kind regards, Luigi x/

By the way, did you ever find out about that virtual reading video?
 

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

no Luigi, I still havent found November's link. 

Penny4athought

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

What a pity. I seem to remember it was a good session. Better luck with the next one; hope to see you then.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Very pretty picture, like in biblical times, Masked vows. Seductive, mysterious secretive romantic? Sounds Ok to me!

Just watch out for the old Laban Jacob trick. But that could also be exciting. More probably disappointing.

Tom

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks, Tom, I shall certainly watch out.

Best, Luigi.

 

Submitted by hudsonmoon on

You always manage to make me laugh, Luigi. Thanks for that. Wonderful.

Rich

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

When I hear the word 'laugh' I recall the English comedian Bob Monkhouse's gag:
"When I was a little boy and told people I was gonna be a comedian, everyone laughed at me. Well, no-one's laughing now!"

I am glad that I am still able to entertain people with my humour, Rich. Thanks for your comment.

Best, Luigi

 

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

hahaha haha!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

laugh yes

 

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