Intimacy versus Intricacy

You are very wise! This is very neatly and cleverly written Luigi by spelling out the words,It is true to every word too!
All the best,Lynne.x

Very clever use of language and, I agree, very wise words!

There is something delightfully rhythmical about the alliterative/rhyming quality of your writing.

J x

Delighted you approve, Lynne. As you can see it is an acrostic poem with an ABC rhyming pattern.
Once you know the technique, these kind of poems are not all that difficult.
Grazie e ciao.

Luigi x

Many thanks for reading and for your kind comment, Jennifer. I have written a couple of acrostic poems before this one so it didn't prove too much of challenge.

Luigi x

Well done luigi, very clever and managing to keep its substance and content sharp too.

Chris X

Cheers Chris. Your comment is very much appreciated.
Thanks.

nice game with words, Luigi. And you dished up a truth.

Why the heck people do marry? I never liked weddings as they always seem to dissolve so easily. At least, that's what I experienced in a long life....
Yutka:)

Weddings? They represent the eternal optimism of the human race.

And, as a guest, the free booze and food is always nice.

It may well be simply an excuse to gather old friends together and get presents out of them!

J x

Hello Yutka. I am grateful to you for reading and commenting.
Have I touched a raw nerve by mentioning marriage? I admit that getting wed might be a bit of a gamble. Personally I haven't experienced any upheaval on that front but I have witnessed a few relationships breaking down.

Luigi x

Hi again, Jen. I agree that getting hitched represents the height of optimism. I must be the epitome of optimism as I have been married nigh on 43 years. Quite a marathon, don't you think?
It is also true that a wedding could be seen only as a social occasion but it needn't be as long as people don't rush headlong into disastrous relationships.

Lx

I'm all for marriage, when the participants are serious! I agree absolutely and completely with you!

43 years?! One day, perhaps I will find someone to so inspire me!

J x

I am sure that one day your prince will come.
My best wishes.

Discussions about weddings aside, I'm far too young for that ;), this is a really lovely poem Luigi and a well deserved cherry! I particularly liked 'That can be an albatross round my neck.'

Magic xxx

Dear Rebecca, thanks for your encouraging words. This cherry was unexpected although I always try my best in the hope of getting one. The funny thing is that the poems I think are 'cherryable' don't get picked and viceversa. Still, it is fun trying.

Luigi xxx