To quote Bluebottle, "Thinks".

I think I want to buy someone flowers.
I think I want someone to buy me flowers.
I think that hacking off the sex organs of plants and placing them in a vase is either perverse or delicious, or possibly both.
I think that when David Attenborough dies, I will not weep; I will bawl my eyes out.
I think that having a sense of wonder about the world is more important than wondering what pointless luxury to spend your next pay cheque on.
I think that raising children is a privilege that too many people take for granted.
I think that art tells me more about life than television ever will.
I think that John Howard is a political genius, which makes his decision to use his power to divide people, instead of uniting them, all the more despicable.
I think that laughter is more important than a flag.
I think that snuggles and whispers and late night kisses beat even the best sex hands down.
I think I want to buy someone flowers.
I think I want to buy someone flowers.

Comments

CowboyDenver said…
US readers can just substitute Karl Rove for John Howard. They are both despicable in their relative countries of origin...

Good poem!
30/1/07 04:24
mskp said…
i think you are wonderful.
30/1/07 11:03
Single Guy said…
You are now turning into the New Single Guy!
30/1/07 11:25
Risperdal Constatine I said…
I like it. I'm really, REALLY lonely. I need to get out more and connect with people. Can you recommend some poetry/spoken word events other than Babble?
30/1/07 16:11
elaine said…
I think you're wonderful too.

I also think you should go with the "fuckitwhathaveigottolose" approach and buy the flowers for the potentially VERY lucky man.
31/1/07 09:51
richardwatts said…
Elaine - there is no potential lucky man at the moment, it's a little more general than that, but I appreciate the sentiment!
31/1/07 13:31
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