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Why Do I Love You

 

 

You asked me why I love you

And so I asked myself, too

Trying to find the reasons

For loving you as I do

 

Can it be the twinkle in your eyes

Or for your crooked smile

Or the flirtacious way you tilt your head

One more way to me you beguile

 

I thought of all the little meanings

That only I can feel and see

Of how you love me so very much

And always enjoy my company

 

Do I love you because you’re funny

In so many things you say and do

Or is it that you always show you care

And tell me you love me true

 

I can’t think of just one reason

To define the way I feel

I just know you mean the world to me

And that my love is real

 

Dee Garner

© January 19, 2008

 

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  • J aime Coudre silver member
    June 7
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    Did I miss this contest...don't remember it...but any way...this is nice...

  • Judith Chandler
    March 24

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    "Funny"is important so long as it isn't cruel, though even the occasional cruelty doesn't kill love.

    It's indefinable is what you are saying, I think.

    Enjoyed your write. Congrats on the HM.


  • Shakari
    February 20

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    This piece was rather heartwarming, and received it's well-earned hm! I loved the rhyming scheme, because it was unforced, your vocabulary was extensive, and it seemed to add a vibrancy to the love you spoke of. Your emotions truly emanate from each word, and whoever it is that they are expressed for, is a lucky man!

    I cannot believe I haven't read your works in so long! If I have more time, I shall come back soon. It's midterms week coming up, though, so I should get studying (grrr). Have a great weekend, though! It was nice to see a charming write, rather than the dark ones I normally read.


  • ZachP gold member
    February 16

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    Speaking of the perfect, home-grown love
    I can only hope to find this one day. I have faith that God has someone out there for me, somewhere.

    It's really all of the little things that come together to make an imperfect person perfect in our eyes.

    Congratulations on your HM,

    Zach


  • Cyanide Dreams
    February 14

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    This is a really nice poem. It shows true emotion, and its a very strong question. Its one of them, I can't put my finger on just one thing so its just because I do, take it or leave it. The imagery is really nice too. I loved the flow and the context. The rhyme and rhythm were amazing as well. Nicely done Dee.

    Josh


  • catz Moderators member
    February 3
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    Yep, I feel this way and I know I'm lucky And I think he feels the same way about me. Thank you, Wesley, for your nice comment. You know, it's not too late to find love, my friend... or for it to fond you. There really is nothing that compares. I was 59 years old when he and I first met and we'd both been through other marriages.


    Dee


  • Wesley Storer
    February 2

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    Happy Valentine

    A beatiful Valentine poem. If you actually know someone who lets you feel this way you are very very lucky. May you and your kitties have a safe and peaceful one. Best Wishes.


  • poetryality silver member
    February 2

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    True love lasts forever and endures most all things. My heart mourns for those who claim not to have been loved, and those who do not know how to love.

    Your poem fits the season Sis'. I know you and Sal could write a book. If you do, please send me a copy, me and Ray still have things to learn. I wish you the best in the contest.



    Always ♥

    Renee

    • catz Moderators member
      February 3
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      Seems we never really stop learning, always some new discovery or lesson in each day. Thank you, Renee, for your reading and comment. And as for you and Ray... hey, I'm pretty sure it's not all sunshine and roses, I don't think it is for anyone, but you two seem to have a lot going for you, Sis


      Dee


  • Thor-201
    February 2
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    This is really beautiful. Perfect for the time of year too!

  • Warrior7
    January 29

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    This write is just so damn beautiful, i love every word you wrote because this reads what love is really about. Thanks for entering


  • Melodies
    January 29

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    Awww... Reads like the Valentine everyone would like to receive. A real beauty here and written with such tender sincerity.


  • countrybabe gold member
    January 26

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    Awesome

    This is a lovely piece of writing my friend. Well done and good luck in the contest.

    Keep writing

    Countrybabe


  • Poetic Tasha Moderators member
    January 26

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    in love with love
    great write & best of luck Dee

    Tasha


  • wingsofgold25 silver member
    January 26

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    This is a very nice piece full of emotion and Love.
    and a certain assurance that you two have a wonderful Life together.
    good luck in the contest.
    yew it does look like you have a winner here .
    ED.


  • morgana raven Greeters member
    January 26

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    What I like about this is that you listed many reasons you could love the person, defining qualities that one can love but even over all of that you just know that you love them without reason, it doesn't matter how many lovely things you think about them... they just mean the world. Your rhyming in this was done wonderfully, I'm not one to rhyme to well I must admit I'm rather envious of those who can.
    A beautiful write here, and again thank you for reading my poem as well =)
    Laura

  • amysticwriter silver member
    January 25
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    Love is...a combo of a lot of reasons...like this...

    • catz Moderators member
      January 25
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      Thank you for your read and comment. Yes, love is many things, feelings. It's so very hard to describe, it's much easier to 'feel' it
      Dee


  • leo2
    January 24

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    Love is a difficult word to define isn't it? In black and white, Webster's version just doesn't seem to do it justice. Your poem may not give all the reasons but the rhythm and rhyme tell the story quite well. Good luck in the contest.

    Sincerely,
    Leo Long


  • J aime Coudre silver member
    January 23

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    Somebody loves you...as you love back...Beautiful poem as always..good luck......


  • angelica silver member
    January 21

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    Dear Dee, it's wonderful to be loved and cherished by our partners, it is the little things that endeared us to them over the years that keeps that love strong, we don't always know why we love them, we just know we do.
    Beautifully written.
    Joan


  • Wolf Mistress silver member
    January 21

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    Isn't it great...true love...

    I loved your poem a lot, the rhyming is excellent, just as this love is to you

    Lot's of love for you girlie...in all you do
    XXJeannette


  • Yemassee gold member
    January 20

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    And that is all that matters ultimately...that we feel the love and send it back. Ultimately the why's are unimportant, as long as they are there in some unexplainable form. Sort of like me and bologna. I have no idea why I like it, I just do.

    • catz Moderators member
      January 20
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      Oh, no... another guy full of bologne. Sal is a bologne lover, too, as long as there's no 'mechanically seperated chicken" in it. His has got to be all beef, to him everything else is road kill.

      Thanks for the read and comment, Yem

      Dee


  • suseann
    January 20

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    Tee hee! I'm laughing at the pure fact of love requireing being loved in return. Ain't being adored the very best thing though!


    • catz Moderators member
      January 23
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      It's especially nice when both love and adoration are present. They fit nicely hand in hand, don't they
      Dee

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