Oh - I'll never forget whatsername...

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Our memories can be so faulty, and I was thinking what it would be like to be old and forgetful [thinking?] and trying to remember
those long ago and amorous days. Of course this piece could have gone on for days...

Oh - I'll never forget whatsername...





I remember her like yesterday,
Or like the back of my hand.
I remember we loved for months,
Or, was it a one night stand?

As I think back on those days
I remember how it feels.
Tall she was, I'm sure of it,
Or was it her six-inch heels

I recall a ride in the country
we parked out under the stars
Oh, hell, I can't remember it,
We could have been on Mars.

But I do remember her name
Of that I can be sure.
It was Mary, yes, I'm sure it was
Because she was so pure.

And Mary and I were lovers,
But I think she married Paul.
Oh, it's all a jumbled mess.
I don't remember her at all...




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WordSlinger commented on Oh - I'll never forget whatsername...

11-28-2009

This is hilarious, what a life huh, lol, the second stanza is funni,, :) WS

Stryx

11/28/2009

If I had only titled it properly - I'll never forget Whatsername. It's tough getting old...

SavVySam commented on Oh - I'll never forget whatsername...

11-28-2009

I love the lyrical rhythm which gave this clever rhyme life in the telling! The gentle humor with which you've penned this very human fact of life, leaves a warm and rosy glow. Take care!

Stryx

11/28/2009

You are a sensitive lady SS. Glad you enjoyed it.

HarverTomsson commented on Oh - I'll never forget whatsername...

11-25-2009

The wishes that were horses have all just been ridden off by the beggars. What a poignantly funny and sad poem!

Stryx

11/26/2009

The fact is that as we get older we are inclined to remember everything from long ago, but can't remember breakfast...'-) Thanks for reading

Hampton commented on Oh - I'll never forget whatsername...

11-25-2009

This is such a cute poem. Simply delightful to read.

Stryx

11/26/2009

It's not quite that bad - but almost...

Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

Plato (BC 427-BC 347) Greek philosopher.

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