Reflections of Us

A romantic thought...

Upon the alter of our lives

I bring an offering

worth nothing,

without your love

 

The sacrifice of my self

unfit to feed the flames

of your need,

without desire

 

My passion

attentive and willing

is a useless insistence,

absent your readiness

 

The seed of my destiny

is a withering husk,

except for the fertility

your open heart provides

 

I offer you my everything;

not of a need to be completed,

simply knowing, without you

all I am is completely meaningless

 

In the final observation

I am only a man, and

you are only a woman...

Loving each other we become

Divine.

Reviews

[Alani]

"...without you all I am is meaningless..."
I feel this is the main message. If we are not divine, what are we? Meaningless humans.
I chose this poem, out of all your poetry... because the title reminds me of something I said to my ex: we are mirrors of each other - reflections.

[David Scott]

Thank you very much for the thoughtful review.
Mirrors of the soul walking around in fragile exposure... too true.

[Alani]

My pleasure. I intend on reading 1 poem a day on this site... I'll be going through yours again! :)

[David Scott]

Ha... I binge read and review, then disappear for days... To each their own. You are ever welcomed.

[Coyote Poetry]

Honest and direct thoughts.
"In the final observation
I am only a man, and
you are only a woman...
Loving each other we become
Divine."
The above lines are true. I liked the way you led to the good ending. Thank you David for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[David Scott]

Thank you kindred poet. Your comment is welcomed.

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and you are welcome.

[Corset]

A very romantic thought beautifully written, kudos to you! So lovely.

[David Scott]

I think I had kudos for breakfast once... :)
Thanks for stopping in and leaving a kind comment.

[Corset]

no , i think that was what you got when you you kissed a girl in 1st grade :p

[A hare off]

"You complete me" comes to mind even though I have never seen the movie. This is exactly how it is when you find that part of you that was missing. You might not have even realized it was missing but when you find it, it definitely is divine. Really good David.

[David Scott]

Thank you. I do not feel we should "complete" each other. We might complete the meanings of our work or our actions in life as we unite with another soul...? Yes, there is a special creation when two make one...

[A hare off]

Sorry for misunderstanding. That is just how the poem came to me.

[David Scott]

No problem... I actually was thinking of the same movie and trying to provide a subtle contrast...
It's all good. :)

[alifeacoustic]

Beautifully capturing the essence of love and what it would be like to live without that love. Each part becomes bigger than the whole and can only be it's full potential with the other half.
Great write.

[David Scott]

Thank you for the comment. Two complete people come together and the new creation is wonderful.

[Alisa Js]

Devine or divine?

Very nice romantic outpouring from a romantic soul. So sweet and tender.

Sigh😍

[David Scott]

Spelling...
Gets me a lot. Thanks. I am sooo embarrassed. ha.

[Alisa Js]

No worries, that what friends are for....
All is well.

Alisa🎁

[Junction]

Excellent write. I enjoyed reading it. Depth and insight.

[David Scott]

Thank you for the comment. I am happy you enjoyed the poem.

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Two halves make a whole. Everyone wants this feeling of completion, but you wrote it so beautifully, my friend

[David Scott]

The trick is when two wholes make magik. :) I have never though of being half of anything...
Thank you for the review Lynn.
I had responded earlier today, but it must not have saved... sorry.

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It's cool, I figured as much seeing how it's a trend with you hahahahaha

[David Scott]

I know... I had like two mails and several reviews bleep out. Trend? Now, now.

[wordman]

it takes two to complete a relationship,enjoyed the read !

[David Scott]

I am smiling here... Mr. obvious eh? Funny how we can forget such a simple truth. Thank you for the comment Wordman.

[daninstockholm]

very nice words,, superbly crafted,, well done

[David Scott]

Thank you for our words Dan.

[daninstockholm]

You are very welcome, and thank you for yours!!