Terms and Conditions

2017 is proving to be quite lucrative in the poetry section of my mind. Sometimes, you just have to write it down.

Terms and Conditions

By Julie Gengo

If you want to enter

There are terms and conditions

Not to be confused with desires 

Like love and happiness

Violation can be 

Disastrous and permanent

There are no excuses 

Except death

One, if you wait too long 

You risk rewards like pleasure

And satisfaction 

Two, the sacred rule of response -

When there is none, rejection is imminent

Three, love must be present even in anger

Four, snarky replies don't fly

Five, speak what you mean

In slow methodical dirges that capture attention

Six, meditate before you strike

Seven, appreciate time 

Or thoughts of hole punching

In certain spots, will arise

Eight, red wine can soothe dismay

Know which one works best

Nine, avoid complication

All things flow better without

Ten, eye contact is essential

It speaks to the soul

Like lovers caught up in warm rain