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Standing at your back door.
by D L Johnson

Saturday, August 11, 2007
Rated "PG13" by the Author.
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Years ago, while living in Chicago, a friend relayed this tale of woe, one night while drinking away his blues. dlj

Standing at your back door
© 2007
Dan Johnson


I was bored, bad as a bored soul could be,
You called and said “come on over” in
your, spider chatting to the fly voice,
inviting me to your back door.


There I stood, standing at your back door,
But all I heard and saw was that screen door
Squeaking open and shut, but not once for me.


There I stood standing at the back door, waiting
patiently for that door to open.


I brought you flowers, perfume, candy…honey, you yelled,
reminding me that when I come in through the back door,
don’t forget to bring my M o n e y!


The rain came and fell on me, the wind blew and
blew on me, but I stood firmly committed
to be your Casanova, wanting to be your luva…
to undress you sexually, just waiting to be the
next one to go through your back door.


Fnally you came to your back door and said


come on in honey, times a wasting, and time is money
so hurry on through this back door,
but if it’s love you want, don’t waste your time on me.


12 minutes and 20 bucks later I was gone and someone else
was standing at the back door.


Dan Johnson
(c) 2007 


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Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart 8/14/2007
A sad tale indeed Dan. Well penned.
Reviewed by E T Waldron 8/12/2007
Great poem exposing a tragic topic...

Reviewed by William Bonilla 8/12/2007
WOW! Dan
This is an outstanding write
I heard of those places but I'Ve Never been there
Proud to say, Never paid for something that was meant
to be shared lovingly without a fee.
Peace be with you

William
Reviewed by Kathryn Collins 8/12/2007
naivety is the father of something. Flowers, perfume, candy?

Kathy
Reviewed by Mr. Ed 8/12/2007
A true tale of woe.
Reviewed by Rose Rideout 8/12/2007
Everything has it's price and only thenwe have to look at it and say was it worth it. Nice write Dan which can be read several ways. Thank you for sharing.
Rose
Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader) 8/11/2007
Sad that a man must pay to gratify his love(?). I have never even thought of paying anyone for love. Nor do I want it if it is hared by all. But that's just me, I know. As a poem, it is a great if sad read. Victor
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader) 8/11/2007
Great writing,Hugssssss
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo 8/11/2007
A very sad tale of lost souls, yearning to love and be loved but never finding that which they so desperately search. Great write....

Be safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Jennave Coz 8/11/2007
Nice write Dan,I spent a lot of years in Chicago. Most of my childhood,Fun time though.Jen
Reviewed by K. Mulroney 8/11/2007
My, my. Love really knows no boundaries. Great life poetry!
Reviewed by stan nassano 8/11/2007
Well now I have a new ideal of a

back door man,somebody is keeping the trade going.
nice write Dan,
stan
Reviewed by Joyce Bowling 8/11/2007
A sad write about a part of life that many are familiar with...but my friend there is nothing that will replace true love...I often have wondered if those whom live this lifestyle or choose this way of life, have either been hurt by the one that they gave their heart to, or if they ever found that someone whom they could give their heart and soul to....thought provoking indeed! Well done!
Blessings,
Joyce B.
Reviewed by George Thompson 8/11/2007
This, although a sad tale, is truly a good poem. Perhaps others will learn from it and be able to move forward and no longer stand at the back door waiting.

George
Reviewed by Stan Grimes 8/11/2007
Loved it Dan...I think I've been to that house once or twice in my life.
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