. Poetry from The Great In-Between: I'm only going for one

Thursday, July 17, 2025

I'm only going for one

 


I'm only going for one.


Foundation.


From late nights saying they're only having one, which could lead to infidelity, gambling, narcotics, and other subtle forms of sin.


Do the partners of today need a medal for continuing to love their partner and never giving in?


Have you ever heard the line above or below?


Title.

I'm only going for one.


(A partner looks at their partner's picture and quietly thinks after receiving a late Friday afternoon text message)


 You.

My now unspoken pact, which was nearly broken.


So many times. On the sacrificial altar of sin.


Oh, why do we constantly love those sinners, like you? 


Who always nearly let's Temptation, unfortunately win.


(C) Copyright John Duffy 


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