To those of us who know the pain
Of valentines that never came
And those whose names were never called
When choosing sides for basketball
It was long ago and far away
The world was younger than today
And dreams were all they gave for free
To ugly duckling girls like me
We all play the game and when we dare
To cheat ourselves at solitaire
Inventing lovers on the phone
Repenting other lives unknown
That call and say, come dance with me
And murmur vague obscenities
At ugly girls like me
. ........words by Janis Ian (at seventeen)
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dusk arising (
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- Comment from author about the poem: These are the last two verses of janis ians song at 17 and speak the reality of life for many. Male and female, young or old. The reality of life when all around are celebrating can be somewhat cold.
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Very good lyrics and I can relate, especially the basketball bit!
ANGELA HERE - Thanks DA for sharing the negative side of VALENTINES DAY which some endure Year after Year. SAXON CROW & I have been accentuating the POSITIVE TODAY because thats how it is for us - OK. Janis Joplins 17 year old lament is straight from the Heart ! I know Girls (and some are in our Yourh Club !) who will get NO CARD TODAY and will have NO ONE to send a CARD TO ! Brian & I have had our HEARTACHES in the past but the last three Years have been perfect (apart for a separation of 15 months while I was in NZ on Work Exchange) but the ABSENCE really did make our Hearts grow Fonder ! BRIAN & I will be at the Catholic Dinner Dance to night ! Although we will dance TOGETHER we will also take time to Dance with the lonely Singles. Thats what Shared True Love is all about - AMEN. For many life is not *Coming up Roses* Thanks for the reminder !
Blessings & Peace to You & Yours
Love Angela & Brian 💛💛💛💛💛
I teach mine to close their eyes get in the Groves, music is here just for you!
Very sad but beautiful writing my friend
Blimey mate, I am so glad I read your authors note... coz I was playing Janis Ian earlier and for a micro-second thought... Nah.. it can't be....
Nice of you to post my friend and what a song eh...
So true in my life at present.
Andy
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