Missed Connections in Small Towns
(from Craigslist)

by Mickey J. Corrigan
 

Altamonte Rodeo

I would love
to make contact
with the beautiful man
with dark hair
dark skin
darkness around him
who sat a row ahead of me
in the pit area.

You know who I am.

We made real
positive
eye contact
several times.


Hoping in Charlesbridge

We met over 5 years ago
became close friends
feelings formed
on both sides.

Unfortunately
you are
a man of integrity
and will continue
to keep trying
to make your family
work.

I am not a man
of integrity.

Not a single day goes by
that I don't think of you
our nights
our talks.

I hope you've found
the happiness
you deserve.
If not, I am
still
here.


To the Asian Girl Walking
by Westside Park.
You have short hair
on the sides
and longer hair
on top.
You wear tight black pants
and a white shirt.
You are gorgeous!

I would love
to hear from you.

UPDATE: I saw you
walking again
down Lynn Street
without your shoes on.


Girl with Tattoos in Harrison Square

You were outside
vaping
with a little girl
with pink hair.

You have black hair
red lips
a lot of tattoos.

You are seriously
the most stunning woman
I've seen around here.  

I waved at you;
you glared at me.

I want to know why
you look so unhappy
so I can be the one
to fix it.


Taco Bell Drive-Thru Girl
in South Portland
your name is Marie
or Mary
something like that.

I'm the guy
who always ordered
the combination burrito
no longer
on the menu;
now I order
a bean burrito
and add meat and cheese
thanks to you.

FYI:
I don't go there
for the food.

 

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Mickey J. Corrigan found these poems in the Missed Connections section of Craigslist for various small towns across the US, where there is hidden romance, loneliness, and hope.

Eben Wood