Categories: Modern PoetryPoetry

One by One

She was full of fire,

He could douse the flames

They both abound, all over town,

Still playing their silly games

They met as people do

She smiled while he said hello you

They danced the night, while holding tight

To one plus one makes two

They met again that week,

Still tap tapping their feet

One look of the eyes and with no surprise

They both said I do

With the ring came harder choices

They’ve only known their own voices

But one plus one doesn’t mean a ton

With no cause to rejoice

So they made a solemn vow

To always live for the now

Against all odds, they both took jobs

And neither disavowed

They live their simple joy

That fire girl and water boy

Working through the day

So each night they can tap tap away

Shadows

August 14, 2019

In "Experimental Poetry"

AbnormalVAverage

J.D Mullenary Sr., a.k.a. AbnormalVAverage, is a teacher and Esports coach based in Texas. He grew up on the beach in California, enjoying its temperate climate and boundless enthusiasm for life. After completing his first degree at nineteen, he felt that he needed to grow up and discover new experiences. With that in mind, he joined the military, earning a second degree in the process, and served for four years. After receiving his honorable discharge, he married the love of his life, helped raise his two sons, and returned to college with a focus on English and teaching. Now, he spends his time writing when he can, teaching students and Esports players the values of critical thinking, while still fostering all of the strays his wife brings to their home.