Close to our heart
The words that hurt most
come from the mouths of those whom
we most desire praise.
The words that hurt most
come from the mouths of those whom
we most desire praise.
I am dumbfounded;
the words catch in my throat, and
they refuse to budge.
Language,
cascading words,
alien syllables,
hide a depth and meaning beyond
our ken.
Just what should I say
to the people who’ve hurt me.
My words have failed me.
My heart,
my Beloved,
I miss you more each day,
and pray for your safe arrival.
Godspeed.
Why did I think it
a good idea to stay
up past 3am?
It was no surprise:
he came home caked and messy,
just like he was born.
They dance and flutter,
like leaves on the breeze.
They ribbon ’round the May pole
and under the Harvest Moon.
Oh, those reminiscent days…
when life was simple,
and love was all you needed…
How I love you,
my yesteryears.
How you glow
with prideful colors.
New flower feeling,
but deliveries have stopped,
and the roses browned.
Your pages whisper words unspoken by your lips
while lacking the language softly spoken by your curves
whose depth falls short of your thoughtfulness
which could never compare to your simple honesty.