FIC/POEM: "I'm Not Good With Words" - Sawyer/Sayid (PG)

[hopelessfangirl]

Title: I'm Not Good With Words
Fandom: Lost
Characters/Pairing: Sawyer/Sayid
Rating: PG
Word Count: 84
Spoilers: None
Summary: A haiku from Sawyer's perspective.
Disclaimer: I don't own Lost. At all.
Author's Notes: For haldoor, who requested Sawyer/Sayid and poetry, specifically haikus, at lostsquee's 2009 Luau. I've never written Sawyer/Sayid before and I have no idea where this came from, but I think it turned out alright, and I attribute that to your wonderful prompt, haldoor! I hope you like it!

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I'm not good with words;
It's easier using fists.
But I tried to talk.

Sayid's attention,
That is what I tried to get.
It worked, in a way.

I can tell he's smart.
A different type from me.
That's what intrigues me.

Sayid is the first
to extend an olive branch.
I want to take it.

But I know I can't,
Because deep down I know that
I need to stay smart.

Because Sayid's smart.
A different type from me.
That's what intrigues me.

 

Comments

[jenthegypsy.livejournal.com]

Oh holy shite, that's amazing! Perfect haiku, with the proper meter and everything ~ and imparting deep insight into Sawyer's attraction to Sayid. How appropriate, putting haiku in the hands of the island's Word Man.

Brava! Encore!! Do it again!!!

*saves*

[haldoor.livejournal.com]

Oh, excellent! Wonderful use of the form, and so simple - perfect for Sawyer - and yet so powerful! Thank you! *hugs*

[hopelessfangirl.livejournal.com]

You're so very welcome! I'm glad I didn't butcher the whole thing! =)

[hopelessfangirl.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, thank you! I wasn't even entirely sure if I could do multiple stanzas with haikus, so I was sort of winging it. I'm really glad you enjoyed this and I'm flattered by your response! =)