Love Poem: Perplexed
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Written by: Emile Pinet

Perplexed

She pleaded with me to meet her here; knowing that I could never decline. But now, it's past midnight and raining; although she swore she'd be here by nine. Trying to understand her is like trying to light a damp cigarette. For the more anxious I am to try; the more frustrating my attempts get. Her excuses are nonsensical; she's silly and possibly insane. And I've stopped trying to outguess her, for she deals in both pleasure and pain. She is a genuine conundrum, specializing in leaving me vexed. And in the end, I have little choice; but to walk away feeling perplexed.