How many,
Strained utterances,
‘I’m sorry’
Before sincerity fades
To three prolonged syllables
Undefined and unforgiven?
How many,
Saline capsules of emotion
Must run the path from duct to pillow
Momentary releases
Absorbed but not forgotten?
How many,
Battles afforded
Where waltzing roles shift,
Persecutor to Persecuted
And back again?
How many,
Days will fate sway,
Fluidly accepting thrusts?
How many,
Times until
I learn?
The Trust and Love
You patiently model
And always deserve
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Learning to love
Written January 13th, 2006
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You have an amazing ability to hone your thoughts to their most elementary wording...unlike that over-done last sentence of mine...and you always manage to answer one poem with another so beautifully. As was mentioned above, you metaphores and images are perfectly appropriate. I love it, and you too. You speak the truth Baby Boo.
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really good write, i like the sparse use of words, always, less is more. you have inched out words of truth, love, and pain...trust too. i know this feeling you have painted here so well.
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Beautifull Write
Beutiful write. i am at the exact opposite place with my life now but still found it easy to relate to this poem. i love the depth of thought and emotion in your write. i can only envy you for having someone to inspire you to write such a lovely poem. your metaphors are exquisite. i enjoyed it very much, thanks for sharing. -
What a bucket full of truth to this piece, and I thought you did an excellent job just capturing the deservingness of all of us. It still amazes me how many people chose to lie in relationships.
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aww i love it, it is so beautiful, i was captured at the first line...kinda like "you had me at hello" haha
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Beautifully written. I like the words you use, and the repition of how many times. Good job and keep up the good work.
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Beautiful and emotion filled poem. The descriptive second verse is perfection. If you can evoke the same emotions from every reader like you did with me then wow! Beautifully written.
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