Ode to Public Lovers

I would really like to know who is letting grossly affectionate couples run a muck all over campus. Today while walking to class, I could see a young couple standing on the sidewalk just ahead of me. Their two faces were suctioned together as if he was headed off to war. I can't express to you how much this kind of thing grosses me out. Physical affection is great and all, I truly am a fan, but when you're in public it doesn't have to be nasty!

To all you public lovers: I am quite confident that during the period of 50 minutes, your love and desire for each other's physical affection will not become so overwhelming that you die of an emotional overload. Holding hands? Adorable! Go for it! If you MUST kiss before going to class, move out of the path way and make it PG for heaven's sake.

One year, in my Humanitites 202 class, we were required to write a poem after the style of Moliere's Tartuffe. While sitting in the library, I was inspired by a couple a few tables over. This was the final result:

Don't get me wrong, I think love's great and all,
Throughout the winter, summer, spring and fall,
But there is one thing all should keep in mind,
When in public, leave your lust behind.

Some things are not appropriate to see,
Especially in the library.
There are a few great ways to show you care.
A kiss, a hug, is lovely here and there.

Though passion might be hard to keep at bay,
To all you public lovers I must say,
Invisibility does not exist!
So as a favor, while in class, resist.

My teacher ready my poem out loud in class because it was one of her favorites. I was pretty proud.