I'll leave the porch light on

i saw a boy one day
his charm i loved best

he wore dirty boots
and tired blue jeans

his eyes smiled at me
i knew i loved him then

i know he really likes me
but i'm the girl he'll leave

come to my mercy seat
bring your wounded heart

i'll leave the porch-
light on just incase.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this poem. I liked the story told in the poetry and the ending. Good to be kind and leave the light on. A safe haven for us. Thank you Izzy for sharing your amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Island Hippy]

Mahalo John, I agree... always appreciate your generosity

[Coyote Poetry]

All of us need kindness and Mahalo Izzy.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

How tender and evocative this poem is. "My mercy seat"- the place in our heart that always forgives unconditionally. Great reference and metaphor. The loves we always remember so exquisitely described-"his eyes smiled at me..I knew I loved him then". Selflessly, in hope, we "leave the porch-light on just incase." Perfect my ohana!

[Island Hippy]

Mahalo my ohana always warm and generous. Much aloha to you

[apennylate]

Succinct simplicity... (I know "succinct" is a word thrown around a bit much in reviews...) BUT, regardless... the simple style, deflection of uppercase enunciation from the "i's"... Short syllable use, and an almost child-like pattern of vocabulary... Makes this for a throw-back to the poems we made in elementary... Absolutely not a bad thing, and put a smile on my face... Was probably quite a fun write, hah... Charmingly penned...

[Island Hippy]

Mahalo silente :) great comment & much appreciated

[M.E.Lyle]

Wonderful reflection on what might have been.
I have a pair of tired old blue jeans. They're faded with a few holes in them, but I like them all the same, the same, I suppose, as your fondness for this boy, or not.

[Island Hippy]

Mahalo for your great comment :) jeans just feel better when they've got a few miles on them! Some people are worth leaving the porch light on for. Mahalo again. Izzy

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this reminds me of the interaction between me and my high school girlfriend---some what if's left, some regrets...some fond memories...her porch light was always on.

[Island Hippy]

Mahalo for your comment Jacob.

[Ken Simm.]

Wistfullness taken to the nth degree. As wistful as a gossamer misty memory. Really good is inadequate.

[Island Hippy]

Mahalo Ken for your generosity. It is much appreciated

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Seems close to how I feel these days... Love the simplicity in this one. Nicely penned, Izzy.

[Island Hippy]

Mahalo much Yumna, you've got your best years to come my friend!!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Haha I thought the best years are the twenties though not so sure anymore 😶
You're welcome, Izzy. 😊

[Island Hippy]

I guess what I mean is you're so young and still have so much experience, be it in your 20's or whenever. The world is your oyster 😉

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Well yeah.. Depends on how one uses it 😛😊

[Island Hippy]

Take it from me my friend it's more about what you put into it.... the energy you put in comes back to you 😉

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Def a good perspective 😊

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Several really expressive phrases in this somewhat whimsical sad piece where love is not so certain. The use of 'mercy seat' is interesting in its biblical connotations.

[Island Hippy]

Mahalo for your generous comment John :)

[pia]

Every word here was so beautifully written. I loved it.
Great job.
Keep your heart open to anyone who seems like they wanna be with you
However. Keep your heart open to everyone !!!

[Island Hippy]

Mahalo Pia, I appreciate your visit