Sweet Mimi Tango
Some men like the complications
of back and forth emotions
the delectable sensation
of exquisite skin friction
Some men dream of secret missions
and epic fornications
Which one is the man for me?
Some men look for mystery
Some seek the love of the century
Some go mad for this gypsy
who shares her passion freely
Some men show me no mercy
and some are just plain silly
Which one is the man for me?
Some men have such bedroom eyes
Some have the most seductive smiles
Some men I could idolize
Some are masters at weaving lies
Some come and go with evening tides
Some disappear without goodbyes
Which one is the man for me?
Some men are so magical
Some men are so cynical
Some look so respectable, so seriously intellectual
Others favor the political
Some men are unattainable…
And though they all fall in love (with me!)
Which one is most suitable for me?
Michèle Voltaire Marcelin
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Michèle Voltaire Marcelin is a poet/writer, performer and painter who was born and raised in Haiti, sojourned in Chile, and currently lives in the United States. The publication of her first novel “La Désenchantée” (CIDIHCA, Montréal-2006) was followed by its Spanish translation “La Desencantada” and two other books of poetry and prose: “Lost and Found” and “Amours et Bagatelles” (CIDIHCA, Montréal-2009) - translated into Spanish by Editorial ALBA as "Amores y cosas sin importancia" - all of which garnered rave reviews. Her writings are also featured in 3 anthologies published in France: "Cahier Haiti" (published by RAL'M-2009), "Terre de Femmes" (Editions Bruno Doucey-2011) "Revue Intranqu'îllités" (2012). She speaks and writes fluently French, English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. She has a BFA from the Leonard Davis Center for the Performing Arts at CUNY and a Masters from The New School for Social Research.
My man seems to be all those men in one, and I really love him. The poem is fabulous and so are the pictures. Are those your creations too? Thanks for these artisic episodes.
Much love,
Tammy
HONNEUR MM
TANGO ANYONE? SUPERB POEM. IT REMINDS ME THAT WE HAVE TO BE 2 TO TANGO
RESPECT
MAT
Michèle:
I love ‘sweet mimi tango’. Poésie fluide, ludique et sincère.
YF
it’s a magic poetry. thanks,
if i rewrite it, will i find which one of the women is for me?
kiss
james
mm,
I enjoyed reading that one. A grown-up version of eenie-meenie-minie-mo. Love, Happy Holidays,
Raymond
Trust your memories
In your heart leave none out
Yes, take them all
then you’ll have no doubt!
Amir