The Pick of the Bunch (Poetry)

If Tom had married Josephine
and Sue had gone with Jim
instead of choosing Cederic
(what did she see in him?)
then Harry might have dated Pam
so Richard would be free
to dally where his fancy leads
and take the plunge with me.

As things turned out, our stars were crossed
and fate had other plans
I sense it when our glances meet
and each time we brush hands —
wishing we could pick again
undo the choices made —
but rules are broken easier
the more the game is played.

So Richard flirts behind Pam’s back
and Josephine’s turned gay
since Harry had a fling with Sue
who’s set to move away
now she’s divorcing Cederic
while — typical of him —
Tom’s come up with one last bid
but I’ve said yes to Jim.