Roger Ran Away

June 19th 92

Roger ran a way

Copyright 1992, Rendo

Roger needs a man.

He's got one in mind.

There were women

in the past,

Before he split in two.

Now he shakes,

With the excitement of the chase;

While all of time,

Hoping to get caught.

" What is it you really want? "

I asked.

(His blue eyes again

Rested upon my crotch. )

He was lost in thought

Chasing his answer

Between mind

And mouth.

(In any case,

Roger ran away!)

He needs to please society

A bit longer . . .

Live the straight life . . .

Make everyone happy . . .

Everyone…

Except, Roger.

***

Part II

Roger returns

It was an odd looking car,

that pulled up onto my driveway;

until Roger jumped out of it.

At first,

I didn't recognize him.

With his new " perm ",

making all of his curls

position themselves,

" just so ".

in any case ,

casual greetings were exchanged

and I invited him inside,

for gossip.

During his two-year absence,

he found his gayness.

(although, the closet does keep it hidden away at times)

He had become a nurse

and was looking for someone

to examine.

I put him off ,

with monogamous chatter:

of devotion,

and steadfast love.

Honesty is vital between lovers.

This all frightened him

and he left.

I've often wondered where he went,

to find his sexuality

and some truth.

copyright:Rendo 2004