By B.K.
Date: 16 December 2000

Wrong Guy

One was a college guy, looked like a Ken doll.
Had a fast car, made me the envy of every girl,
including my best friend. (The Prom Queen.)
The other, was on a ship fixing airplanes,
way out in the ocean, sending me letters.
He was gentle and kind, thoughtful, loving.
My best friend. The guy I sent a Dear John to.
I picked the first, regret forever the last.
I carried his letters around for twenty years.
He used to call, every five years or so,
just to check in and say hello. It’s been longer now.
Amazing what we do when we’re young.

bk


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