Finding Love on Craigslist - Part Three - Let’s try poetry

I bet y’all thought I would never get back to this series - LOL! (I didn’t either) But, here we are!
This is my third post on Craigslist back in 2007 when I moved to Wilmington. With 30 responses, I thought this one did a great job as well! However, guys still proved to be a little too PG13 for me or just too old! If we were keeping score it would be - still no date or 0 to 0 with Singleton winning.

Posted August 2007

Twinkle, twinkle, little star (Wilmington)

age: 29
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky!
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!

When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!

Then the traveler in the dark,
Thanks you for your tiny spark,
He could not see which way to go,
If you did not twinkle so.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!

In the dark blue sky you keep,
And often through my curtains peep,
For you never shut your eye,
Till the sun is in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!

As your bright and tiny spark,
Lights the traveller in the dark,—
Though I know not what you are,
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!

- Jane Taylor

I put this simple children's rhyme out there in hopes that my star will bring me someone to share some fun with, maybe a glass of Merlot, a pint of beer, a swim in the ocean at 2am? Maybe the top row of the movie theater and some butter popcorn?

The possibilities are endless.

Responses

Doubledown
Hello,
Interesting post. That is very creative. Tell me a little more about you.
I am 32, 6', attractive, fit, been in wilmington 14 yrs.
Do you have a pic to send?

Final Thoughts
I sent him my photo and never heard back - guess I wasn’t the hookup of the night he was looking for.

Luie Luie
As I was walking round Grosvenor Square
Not a chill to the winter but a nip to the air
From the other direction she was calling my eye
It could be an illusion, but I might as well try
Might as well try

She had rings on her fingers and bells on her shoes
And I knew without asking she was into the blues
She wore scarlet begonias, tucked into her curls
I knew right away she was not like other girls
Other girls

In the thick of the evening when the dealing got rough
She was too pat to open and too cool to bluff
As I picked up my matches and was closing the door
I had one of those flashes I had been there before
Been there before

Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong
It seldom turns out the way it does in the song
Once in a while you get shown the light
In the strangest of places if you look at it right

Well there ain't nothing wrong with the way she moves
Scarlet begonias or a touch of the blues
And there's nothing wrong with the look that's in her eyes
I had to learn the hard way to let her pass by
Let her pass by

The wind in the willows playing Tea for Two
The sky was yellow and the sun was blue
Strangers stopping strangers just to shake their hand
Everybody is playing in the heart of gold band
Heart of gold band

Lyrics: Robert Hunter
Music: Jerry Garcia

I put this tune here because i was hoping you were a hippy chick that likes to share fun times and endless possibilities. Ya never know

Final Thoughts
I told him what he sent was beautiful and I was a hippy chick at heart. As I wanted to see where this train was going to pull into the station.

Luie Luie
Thanks. should of sent STANDING ON THE MOON came to mind right after i pressed send it would of complemented TWINKLE TWINKLE STAR .I'm a little older than you but don't feel my age. 42 Hope age doesn't matter that much to you. I enjoy boating, exploring waterways, fishing, music, life, friends. So does the VW mean you have one? I kinda miss my old van. I'm self employed I have a small maintenance co. Lets get out and have some fun. Like to see your picture too.

Final Thoughts
And there it is. He doesn’t feel his age and he wants to see my picture. I’m picturing what he looks like if he is quoting the all-mighty Jerry and had a VW van, youknowwhatImean? (did not send picture to ‘old uncle’.)

Poets
Let’s take a look at some of the more poetic replies

Gary
twinkle twinkle little star
here I am your shooting star,
falling to your feet not so far...

I live in Raleigh & have a house at the beach
as you live in Wilmington, you are in reach
I visit your area about 3 days a week...

I am tanned blonde with green eyes 5'11" 175lbs.

hit me up, if interested... Maybe we could hook up the next time I'm cuming down
Take care

Gary #2
Hi again, glad you liked the response.
what would you do, if I told you I wuz 82
forget the emails I have no time to waist
I may be old, but can keep up with 29 yr. old paste...

My last girl friend was 21
Lil too young, felt like a new born
even thoe she was pretty as a flower
I ran out of Viagra and lost all the power... lmao!

Ok Ok! seriously... she was only 20! lol
I'm 38 and deleted myspace with all the info. and pic. about 2-3 weeks ago. At least I gave you a description of myself. I have no clue what you look like. All I know is you A star and you twinkle. I am very young for 38, look, fashion, music, etc. but again, 38 an't too far from 29. lmao...and again, the last girl I dated was 20, but too young for my taste. Beautiful, but too young & the viagra part is a joke" trust me".
I like meeting people, I'm outgoing, love to cut up and laugh. Life has been good to me eventhoe I have hit some pretty tuff waves along the way. I seem 2 move forward and learn. I do have a house at the beach and may be moving there, but don't know anyone. Hey, I have a great idea lol! I am in the middle of tearing out a ceiling at the beach house, why don't you come by and help? grab a six pack etc. I'll pay you with a pepsi and nabs lmao. Ok, serious again :( I have been an investor in property for a while, hadn't done much lately, looking to open a car dealership now. you will like this! I actually thought about opening a head/shop and adult toy store and calling it HEADS OR TAILS! that's what I do, I look for things to buy or open, keep or sale. My description i gave you of myself is truthful. 5'11" 175 lbs. tanned green eyes, brown.w/high light hair.. the guy next door! I need to go for now and finish my day, would like to hear back from ya, possibly even call me sumtime if you like. I can send my number... until
take care - your bestest shooting star!!! lol
GAry

Ray
Oh twinkle, twinkle, little star the answer to your questions aren't real far. Your hearing from a guy that can please you during the night and won't want to later tell him to go fly a kite. My pleasure to you will be shown in many different ways and noticed for ever, if so, the coming days.

Well, poetry is a wonderful thing to hear and also speak out. You really just have to have a good imagination and train of thought to put it all together. Of course there are also many people around here that can't. But if you can put poety together real well than you can also put two relationships together just as well as poety and in as usual in both it takes time, understanding, and alot of common sence...........

I'll see ya later and hope I can hear from you soon....

Ray #2
Well, here it goes about the additional info for which you seem to request about me. I'm S/W/M of course and i'm a very active type of person that mainly loves the outdoors no mater what the weather is. Nor Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor Snow out-side is where I love to go....he he he.... You know how you metioned about common sence, my mom always told me that its really your strongest point and the sad thing about it is that it is what most people lack these days. There's a trick question and statement I asked alot of guys at work to figure out how smart they really are and try this one on other guys you want to try out. Draw a 3D picture of a cube with only the lines and ask which one side comes first and which side comes next. When every you look at a cube you can also think, "Well, what is also the bottom and what is the top." Technically, if you draw one free-hand the larger cube could be in front and smaller on back or the larger on bottom to support the smaller on top.

OK, I'm no major genious or a college graduate but what really matters more isn't just what you see but how you look at something that can really make a difference.

Now, back to the personal interest about myself. I'm 35, oooops, 36, yuck and counting. How age does make a difference in times of life. LOL....
I do have a son but lets say he has 9 lives instead of 1, if you know what I mean and he is puuuuuuuurrrrrrrrfect...But can be a handful for a little guy. If your wondering also, yes, I do have a full-time job but I'm thinking of looking for a little bit of a change of carreer compared to what I'm doing right now.

P.S. If you get interested in me more and send me a photo of yourself to I'll tell you about a peom I wrote when I was in my low 20's or high teens titled "THE GIRL IN MY DREAMS from the Man of the Unknown" Boy was there a good responce heard in the back-ground talked about it....

Later.

These are more on the stranger and/or PG13 side
Some of these should not have made it into the ‘casual dating’ category...

Andy
it all sounds good jane. i have been without a female for way too long. i thought craigslist was for desperate people but after using for a while, it seems i am pretty normal, maybe a little horny. Andy.

Andy #2
well i am 37 and i am definitely single and i am consumed w work. i havent had a vacation in 5 yrs and i am looking for sum fun nsa. i am 5'3'' athletic and wanting to have fun. i am in good shape and would love to meet you soon. i dont have a pic on the web but i will be glad to send you one by cell. i have a good naughty one i stored. send me one if you want. andy.

LRA
endless only if you call 617-2828 bill

JC
Howdy Ms Sexy Lips.... I just admire your profile. It seems down to earth, honest and just a hint of smartass for balance. I enjoy that. Xtra brownie points for you but sshhh just don't tell anyone...lol...
Anyway my name is JC and I am a single 30 yr old male who just moved to NC from Dallas Tx. Tons of hobbies and interests.

Have that good boy, wholesome, never in trouble look going but no one knows...LOL...but yet also romantic, passionate, and very creative...I would love to talk and learn more about ya. Here is my email if your interested.

Thanks
JC

Needham
HEY JANE ,IM 29 TOO.I DONT SEE WHY WE COULDNT DO ALL OF THOSE THINGS
EXCEPT TAKE A SWIM.NP

Final Thought
I just love the screamers. (LOL) And the swimming part - what’s up with that? I wonder if he is afraid of the water maybe?

Paul
Maybe a play at Thalian Hall. Maybe dinner in a nice restaurant with a tie. Endless................. yes, I would agree :)

Final Thoughts
While the poem was fun, it didn’t really work for me either. I’m beginning to wonder if dating is just one big novelty store where you can look around and laugh at everything in there with your friends, but you would never purchase anything and bring it home.

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