Hi--my name is Laura
...l have been lurking here for the last year, but have been a huge fan of L&C since Sep. '93. Seeing it on The HUB last fall encouraged me to start reading fanfic (which has been amazing!), thus the Archive link to here--and me finding--and joining, this wonderful site...I really love this show--and through the wonderful stories I have read this past year, I have truely felt the joy of being transported into new episodes and later seasons--thank you!
This is a poem about the story of Lois and Clark's relationship. I actually wrote most of the rough draft of it back in the spring of 2000. It was totally and completely forgotten about--until I stumbled upon it hand-written, on a few pieces of paper, three months ago...when it was then read--and 'archived'--with my other L&C clippings, odds/ends. But...I just couldn't forget about it
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The 20th anniversary of the show was inspiration to finally get on the boards this week--and ultimately, finish up my poem and post it. This is the first 'fan-anything' I have written, and the first time I've publicly done anything with my writing. I don't have a beta, but I tried to catch anything obvious...
Thanks for reading, and Happy 20th Anniversary L&C!
*Disclaimer--nothing is mine...all characters/references/lines of dialog have been taken--lovingly--from "Lois & Clark," which is property of DC Comics, December 3rd Productions, and Warner Brothers.
Partnership, Friendship, & Love...
They met at the Planet, a world-famous paper...
Clark saw her--fell for her--wanted to date her.
He came to Metropolis to find a career...
But he also found Lois, he cared, he'd stay near.
Clark teased her--told her, "You like to be on top."
Lois said, "Don't push me, Kent." His joke kind of flopped.
Lois fought her feelings, she told him a line...
She said, "Don't fall for me, Farm boy--I haven't the time."
Perry partnered them up, to Lois' dismay.
She fought, "Partnership is like marriage!" but had no say.
Clark said, "Howdy partner!"--for he was glad...
He'd spend more time with Lois (even though now, she was mad.)
They worked together. They became friends.
Clark was in love--did she know?--that depends.
They kissed in a plane. They kissed in a hotel.
It was only for work (but it went over well).
Clark got amnesia--Lois' feelings overcame her...
She said, "I mean I love you," but also, "like a brother."
Their feelings--they kept secret, hidden away...
Because they were best friends, and worked together each day.
Clark feared he'd loose Lois--couldn't take that chance...
He told her his feelings; he took a stance.
"I have been...in love with you...for a long time."
He added, "You had to have known..." for this wasn't a line.
"Well, I guess I knew you liked me," she admitted to him.
But her feelings for Clark, she thought dim.
Soon though, she realized, she cared for him deeply...
But kept that secret inside, hidden very neatly.
Partners, best friends, two people in love--
But their love was a secret, on the wings of a dove.
All through this time, their feelings develop...
Clark, though, craving more--went to fess up.
"I want you to go out with me," he blurted the statement.
"You're asking me out?" she questioned, not mistaken....
They decided on a concert; they ended up on a stake-out.
But this wasn't so bad--they almost started to make-out.
A real date would follow, which was too good to be true.
Clark, as expected, in charcoal; Lois in black, but was new.
Lois had "...a really great time," but shut the door in his face...
For she was falling for Clark at such a quick pace.
They walked in the park, Clark's arm 'round her shoulder...
He explained his feelings. "I love you," he told her.
Lois asked, "Do you want to go back?" when it started to shower.
"If the earth opened up at my feet, I wouldn't move," Clark answered, empowered.
"Lois, will you marry me?" he said on one knee.
He loved her so much, he just had to see...
"Who's asking: Clark or Superman?" she replied to his question.
She knew his secret--had no hesitation.
She told him "no, not yet..." to him marrying her.
This was "too much, too fast"--her mind in a blur.
Clark said, "I'll wait for you as long as you need"...
So they decided to be in love, at Super-speed.
Clark made a bet on being "sort of, a regular guy."
They went on vacation, he tried to abide...
There was "no scooping, no flying," a hut, and a fire...
But in the end, it was all parts of Clark she desired.
Then Clark broke up with Lois "for her own good."
He flew, "so she stayed mad" as long as she could.
They talked through their fears, Lois later agreed:
"Something about you always made sense to me."
Their love was strong--soon they wanted to marry...
They again walked through the park, this time a ring Lois carried.
Lois proposed to Clark--kissing his hand...
He said "yes"--and on her hand placed the band.
Next they faced clone-makers, doctors, school friend...
Lois--a double, amnesia; Clark shrank, but amend.
They talked of their future, 'bout setting down roots...
Living in a "house, boxcar, yurt"--and other life pursuits.
But later, it turned out that Clark had to leave...
He returned to his people; they were forced to believe--
That they loved greatly, would somehow be together...
Because, after all, they were 'Soul Mates'--meant for each other.
Clark arrived home, and they finally wed...
"Lois, I have loved you from the moment I saw you," he emotionally said.
"Clark, you're my best friend," Lois said from her heart...
For this was "the moment their lives really start."
