The Perfect Man

I do not believe in fantasies
But I do dream at times
And I cant help but wonder
If I could find the ideal lover

If for one moment I could
And everybody should
He would be no less than this

He must be extremely loving and kind
And intelligent enough to stimulate my mind
Tall and handsome would be so fine
And he should show me love all the time

Dont pick a fuss at the drop of a hat
Oh gosh I hate it when you whine
Never go to bed upset with me
And plenty love making is a guarantee

Be wealthy enough to take me on vacations
Fine dining, sporting and shopping too
Dont be so revengeful
Tit for tat is no 'all that'

I really dont require much of a man
Just the simple pleasures of life
That every human would be happy to have
And not sit and wonder when will I be crazy in love?

Heartbreak

If only you could see the tears my heart has cried
The loud bellows, begging you to stay
But my pride will not allow
It is your life and you must take control of it

If only we were able
To do practical things to deal with our little problems
But like me, you did nothing
Promises were not enough

You must go and though it is hard for me to accept
In time I will realize that this is just another step
Another phase in my life which will make me stronger
But 'til then the pain will linger

Before you kissed me only winds of heaven
Had kissed me, and the tenderness of rain—
Now you have come, how can I care for kisses
Like theirs again?

Sara Teasdale (1884–1933)
from "The Kiss"