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Shoulders Shrug

by Joe Cramer

She said, meet me for coffee,

It has been such a long time.

This is not what I wanted to do,

I am so very lost within this rhyme.

As two old friends, yes, former lovers greet

Perhaps a peck on the cheek, a hug.

We share some smiles, a laugh

While I sit there, my shoulders shrug.

03/08/2009

Author's Note: ...on meeting an old friend for coffee.....

Posted on 03/08/2009
Copyright © 2026 Joe Cramer

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 04/12/09 at 04:10 PM

For me, former lovers, and some that wouldn't accept my advances, but we became and remained friends. Worthy poetic snapshot for all who can relate.

Posted by Laurie Blum on 01/04/10 at 01:47 PM

Sweet yet melancholy... You capture the moment so well.

Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 01/05/10 at 12:39 AM

Different signals from two different people, but the shoulders tell the tale. Thank you.

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