The Saga of Margie and Tim - Both Audio and Text
“Puppy love” can be overwhelming…and is often unforgettable -
Obviously smitten by a childhood “crush”,
In his very first skirmish with - “love”,
This little fella was led to believe
That, with help from the moon up above,
He could convey - through its mystical powers -
His love for the girl of his dreams!
Soooooooo....having been told that our lunar companion -
By using celestial beams -
Could carry his thoughts to the one he adores -
Were he merely to mention her name -
Just after midnight, he looks to the sky,
And adheres to the rules of the game.
Wide-eyed and anxious, lit by the moon,
With a small bedroom window to frame,
“Margie,” he beckons - praying she hears -
As he desperately whispers her name.
Then lifting the sash - at tippy-toe-high…
And spilling his curls on the sill…
Again he appeals to his “friend” for some help…
Naively expecting it still.
Fin’ly assuming the moon - in this instance -
Has possibly failed in its search -
But driven by needs he’s determined to fill -
Discouraged - he falls from his perch
To kneel, once again, at the edge of his bed,
And has no more than whispered his prayer,
When…all of a sudden…ever so faint…
On the warmest and sweetest of air…
A delicate breeze seems to offer a murmur, and -
Checking the sky with a glance -
He peers through the window - expectantly searching -
And --- tasting his tears on the chance
That Margie has heard him – and - in her reply…
Is unquestionably calling out -- “Tim”…
As loud as he can, he yells…“Margie…I love you”…
At last…she is answering him!
But it’s late. The sandman is waiting,
and, despite he’s delighted…he weeps.
Curled up with a smile…he sniffles a while…
and drifts through his dream…
as he sleeps.
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Cheers,
Mark
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