Crazy man
That’s what he said
In admiration, not degradation
As she rounded the corner
I heard a noise and looked over
Jim was on the ground clutching his head
Thunderstruck
Too small a word
Knocked himself out on a telephone pole
First time he saw her
Wham
That’s commitment
Enchantment
Instant pain
Which continued for years as Jim jousted
Contested
Fought for her attention
Which was only partly given
Never driven
By love
Which drove Jim crazy
Man
David Trudel © 2012
