Disclaimer

Personal poetry

I don’t think I’ve ever introduced myself. I wrote my story and posted it early on when starting Substack. Almost like an awkward student standing in front of the class…

Hi, my name is Dorie, it’s short for Dorienne pronounced Dorian. My mother had a thing for Dorian Grey…because we are Creole, she spelled it differently… did not want to be associated with the British I suppose I honestly have no idea, I digress.

I’m a retired cardiothoracic nurse who left the medical field after an illness and decided to be a professor. I met a professor who changed my life and my trajectory. I study Chinese culture and philosophy. My family lovingly calls me the nerd who started it all. I have five children, four grown, one rebellious teen. There is honestly not much I can’t do if I put my mind to it. I’m stubborn, foolish, naive, and kind. I hide my intelligence behind silence and only speak if I will bring no harm. If I speak harshly the question to be asked is what prompted it?

I wrote this poem for a possible romantic interest, but it follows for anyone who wishes to get to know me.

Disclaimer

Someone once said to me,

I never knew I’d fall in love

with someone who required instructions.

I feel like I should come with a disclaimer.

My favorite color is purple or lilac.

I like red and pink very much

because they make me look pretty.

I wear perfume every day. CHANEL#5 mostly.

Rose or oolong tea spray for light days.

My hair is very curly when wet.

I love wearing dresses

but hate high heels

they make your feet hurt a lot.

I’m very feminine, soft and curvy.

Gentleness is my spirit.

I can be very childlike

because I never lost

my wonder of the world.

I believe in love most of all.

I’m very stubborn when I have a goal.

I don’t give up.

I love to read,

I love history,

poetry, literature, oral stories,

archeology, but poetry most of all.

I’m very handy.

I can make things with my hands.

If it can be made or crafted, I can do it.

I love camping outside in the forest.

I like to swim; I like to walk on the beach.

I love tea.

I drink my coffee black with no cream or sugar.

I love to cook; I hate to clean.

I have wild ideas that consume me

Until I finish them.

I spoil children and pets ridiculously.

If someone struggles with food,

I step in immediately.

I cry at sad commercials.

I give the homeless my spare cash.

I feed anyone who walks through my door.

I believe laughter is love.

Hug therapy over corporal punishment.

Money won’t make us happy,

less stressed maybe but not happy.

I love flowers except red roses.

I dream of a cottage in the mountains

Where I can hermit with my books.

I’d take you with me.

Then grow a garden in our hearts

So, we both would not want to leave.

Please if you feel inclined tell me more about yourself.