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MAY WE (A DUET)

by David Garner




TOM:
Falling in love is more like rising in love.
I am rising.
I am rising.

I've always been attracted to the older kind,
But this feeling's new.
It's because of you,
I am rising.

You're everything I've ever wanted,
Everything and more.

CLAIRE:
You're nothing like the kind of boy I thought I'd settle for.

TOM:
You speak fluent French;
It drives me wild.

CLAIRE:
You are younger than my youngest child.

TOM:
You're cultured and well-traveled.
You dress with grace and flair.

CLAIRE:
I wish you knew the meanings of "suave" and "debonair".

TOM:
I like to be supported and never go to work.

CLAIRE:
At least you could bus tables or be a grocery clerk.

TOM:
You're up early in the morning,
And go to bed in early evening.

CLAIRE:
I like to do the things you like,
But it seems you're always sleeping.

TOM:
Your glasses have bifocals,
And your hair is turning gray.

CLAIRE:
I like it when your hormones race
When I say, "S'il vous plait."

TOM:
But there's something quite endearing
About the difference in our age.

CLAIRE:
I miss that boyish innocence and that silent rage.

TOM:
It's true you make me truthful.

CLAIRE:
It's you who makes me youthful.

TOM:
Is marriage really such a must?

CLAIRE:
Is this really love or only lust?

TOM:
It's really kind of scary.

CLAIRE:
What the hell? Let's marry.
If you would pop the question...

TOM:
I need to take it slow.

CLAIRE:
...I need to let you know:

TOM:
May we please take our time?

CLAIRE:
Mais oui would be my answer. Mais oui!

TOM:
May we just live together?

CLAIRE:
I know it's time to walk down the aisle.

TOM:
May we take it nice and slow?

CLAIRE:
Mais oui! Mais oui! Mais oui!

TOM:
May we? May we? May we?

CLAIRE:
"Mais oui!" will be my answer!
Mais oui! Mais oui! Mais oui!

TOM:
May we please take our time?









10/25/2008

Posted on 10/25/2008
Copyright © 2024 David Garner

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Colleen Sperry on 10/25/08 at 05:35 PM

I really enjoyed reading this... you did a great job making the voices clearly different !

Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 10/25/08 at 05:52 PM

Different worlds meet and you create magic. What a treat to read this dialogue, the play on words, the acknowledging differences, the willingness to go forward.

Posted by Charlie Morgan on 10/25/08 at 10:38 PM

...david, ahh, well, go ahead and go back out there, take the courtesy [second bow]--TO us! and we'll ask for another...this was in sooo many ways [i'm trying not to use gorgeous, beautiful[style+], funny w/ human deprecation it was a laughing train ride with two cousins...

Posted by Nicole D Gregory on 10/26/08 at 02:06 AM

I applaude you! Your style and ease with this piece is VERY State Street/Division corner melody... constant and real. Really enjoyed this! ~N

Posted by Alison McKenzie on 10/26/08 at 03:56 PM

There is so much genius here. The style is so different than anything I've ever encountered. Even if I didn't personally relate to almost every word, I would be enamoured with this piece! The nuance in the dialouge is so abundant, I've read and re-read so I don't miss it. Awesome!

Posted by Tony Whitaker on 10/29/08 at 06:44 AM

A wonderful piece of poetic art.

Posted by LK Barrett on 11/03/08 at 07:00 PM

I know these people, you've captured them so clearly...easily hear a Sondheim melody in the background!

Posted by Mo Couts on 07/14/11 at 06:15 AM

GENIUS! Wow. A new favorite, right here.

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