We’re strangers, hence it’s sweet that you
Include me in your GOODNIGHT! too.
It ought to thrill, but never does,
{For I’m asleep. At least, I was.}
{For I’m in bed asleep. Or was.}
by Ray Romine Thursday, November 10, 1949
Category: Poems
Ray Romine Poems
Lines To A Name-dropper
The folks you know so casually
Mean nothing, I admit, to me;
But that won’t stop you, dear old pest,
So long as YOU are still impressed
by Ray Romine Tuesday, November 6, 1951
Lines To A Little Listener
Perched on the outer fringes
Of adult conversation,
Your ears are eager hinges;
Big eyes show concentration.
Feeling left out, maybe?
To me, you’re really in it.
When it’s conversation, baby,
You’re absorbing, every minute.
by Ray Romine Saturday, March 17, 1951
Lines To A Fellow Man In Trouble
Don’t let it get you dowm, old friend–
You can lick this trivial, rum thing.
I’ll fill your cup; I’ll back you up.
(Also, it could be, I’ll learn something)
by Ray Romine Tuesday, August 21, 1951
Lines to a Drinking Fountain
I wipe my tweeds;
Control my wrath–
You’ve just two speeds:
They’re drouth and bath.
by Ray Romine Tuesday, August 22, 1950
Lines To A Creditor
I like your line of merchandise;
You thank me for my trade;
But one thing we both highly prize:
Your little bills stamped PAID.
by Ray Romine Wednesday, January 6, 1954
Lines To A Carefree Young Bachelor
So you’re almost-engaged, my son?
Then take a fool’s advice, and run.
Look not back; just count the cost:
For he who hesitates–is bossed.
by Ray Romine Sunday, January 20, 1946
Lines To A Boy Who’d Give Anything To Quit School
Of childhood, such a friendly time,
This much has stayed with me:
Of sitting with a friendly rhyme,
My back against a tree.
But what was in the spring of life
Is different in the fall–
For then you’ll find unfriendly strife,
Your back against—-a wall.
Don’t be a sucker, little man:
Stay a youngster, while you oan!
by Ray Romine Thursday, August 2, 1945
Lines Through Clenched Teeth
This taut observation, I’m sure I can say,
Is pertinent, and I think prudent:
Experience may be the best teacher okay,
But man doesn’t make the best student.
by Ray Romine Wednesday, December 27, 1950
Lines Telegraphed to the Man Next Door
I quite agree it’s some sweet Job,
No matter how you view it,
If you would turn it DOWN, so I
Don’ t have to listen to it .
by Ray Romine Thursday, June 30, 1949