She Is Beautiful.

Simple words for my wife

I tell her, "I love you because of, not in spite of "
She sighs,
runs her hands across the "C" section scar,
talks of lipo, tucks.
With an extended "annnnnnd" she fingers her lips,
mentions some film star with a bee stung pout,
talks of tattooed brows,
of laughter lines that require immediate lasering.
I smile, call her over.
She lays in my open arms, head on my chest,
I hold her, kiss her brow.
She is beautiful.
I tell her that every change is part of our story,
that without these we wouldn't have the life,
the love, the happiness we share.
She sighs, " but "
I raise her face, kiss her gently on her pale, pink lips,
She smiles...

Author's Note

Honesty please.

Reviews

[conversations with her ..]

you're so talented

so glad i stumbled upon this

[Gee]

I'm not, but thanks fir the review.

[Giulia King]

This is such a sweet and beautiful poem. Put a big smile on my face :)

[Gee]

Thank you..

[Isabella Ivy]

Endearingly sweet. 'Every change is part of our story'. This is the way aging should be viewed. And it goes both ways... He gets a belly and losses his hair... is not as debonair as he used to be. lol. May all your joys be found closest to home. I.I.

[Gee]

Are you saying I'm wearing wig, can you see my moobs and belly ??? All of my joys are definitely found in my wife and daughter. Thank you.

[Isabella Ivy]

No offense intended. I was speaking in general. Men and women both age. Seesh.

[Gee]

Lol, I'm pulling ya leg :)

[Isabella Ivy]

Continue to be blessed.

[Ardra]

made my heart go...Ahhh... isnt ur wife lucky one to have you... :)
wish all of them would learn to speak like you..
such beautiful words for her...
loved reading this one..

[Gee]

Thank you...

[Kate W]

Oh my goodness, there's the love story, right there in your words.
I have those scars too but never once questioned them. They are my 'tour tattoos', a visible sign I gave life, not once but twice.
You are right. She is beautiful. She just needs to believe it.

[Gee]

Lots of women struggle with the aging process whereas us men folk seem to be more at ease with this. Saying that the generation coming next spend more time looking in mirrors than the ladies do. And yes, she is beautiful, and I'm lucky enough to share her life.

[Gee]

Oops, thank you

[Artifex]

I like poems that rhyme, but rhyme isn't everything. What captivates me most about your piece is that you display a level of vulnerability and honesty that is truly felt throughout your poem. A warm emotion produced through time-enduring love. I can step into your shoes and experience your moment for a moment. Good job!

[Gee]

Thank you....

[kitty]

What an adorable man! Naturally human. Not vain. to be commended for his honesty. Lucky the woman who stands by your side! Have a lovely day. I say to her, "Stand by that man of yours!"

[Gee]

Thank you. We are lucky to have each other

[kitty]

A rare state of affairs today

[Relic]

Simplicity can often be the best form of honesty with situations like this.

Well done.

[Gee]

Cheers Relic

[Great Aunt Astri]

A gently kind poem. Sometimes people (men too) need to be reassured.. But .. there is always a but!'
I have still got my C section scar. So I have a great deal of sympathy for your very lucky wife.'

[Gee]

Thank you...

[Great Aunt Astri]

You are welcome

[KC]

This is so sweet! beautiful

[Gee]

Thank you KC.......by the way, what did you do with the sunshine band ??

[KC]

Funny, Just looked up "what did you do with the sunshine band" on google. Had no idea what you were talking about, never heard that band before lol.

[Gee]

It's an age thing.....I'm old !!