Love's Home

Love's Home

It lives not in commercial holidays

Or expectations and pregnant gestures

It lives not in the artificial grandiosity of romance films

Or sappy jewelry advertisements

Love lives in the simple things...

In stolen mornings

And cups of coffee

In knowing glances

And downhill bike rides

It lives in sleepy caresses

And in the routine mundane

of every day life

Love lives in quiet whispers behind your ear

And in snuggling under a blanket on a  snowy night

It lives in choices and service

And fixing broken outlets, giggling at dumb jokes

Love lives by being present in the little moments of our lives

Love lives in the simple things...

Reviews

[Richard🖌]

In everything you've shared with us from your words in this one, Jenn, also, lives in me, remarkably so.
I could have written this one verbatim … well, not as beautifully, of course, but our essence is the same.
I think one might be surprised at how un-simple these little things are to most who simply don't know how to give them to another or express them adequately.
Even if they possess them, to find the one who can appreciate even these valuable and treasured "little things" may not happen, though they may feel them and want to … sad as it feels to contemplate.
When one meets another who does know and feels it, there can be magnetism that pulls them together in such a way they intuitively know it is right, and it's irresistible … gosh, this is a wonderful poem, Jenn! : )
It is beyond my simple words to express how much and in what way I appreciate what you've shared here from your lovely mind, heart, and soul … so beautifully rendered and voiced I can virtually feel the energy of your little things, and they feel just as perfect as the title.
Is this not what excellent poetry does; involves the reader, pulling them into the vivid moments of the writer's?
You've spoken truth, real truth … I understand.
Thank you for this, Jenn, you've sincerely inspired me! ⁓ Richard

(man, I got carried-away, but you did it … LOL!)

[Jennesis]

Thanks for your words Richard! I am getting caught up on responding to some reviews, sorry for the delay~ I am glad to hear you "get" it, so much of our world is caught up in the grand romance that we don't appreciate the little things. I think social media and the availability of information now can make one think their lives are not as cool or as fun as someone else's life. Gratitude in the little things is powerful in relationships of all types.

[Richard🖌]

How wise and apt your words are, Jenn, and how I so enjoy them.
Here is a fun cover song I've always enjoyed, originally by Kitty Kallin, I thought you might enjoy listening to it, too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8aAZeBfw9Y

[Jennesis]

I totally will soon!! I love music Sometimes one line in a song sticks with me and I fall in love with it. Even though the whole of the song may not fit , I still love it. :)

[Richard🖌]

Me, too! : )

[Jennesis]

I loved that song!!!! My kind of music too.

[Richard🖌]

I had so hoped (and thought) you would, Jenn. : )

[David Scott]

Yes, and thus the "simple things" become our world and hold infinity within the cream swirls dancing beneath the steam of our coffee talk...
Happy you are enjoying these gifts of love again! Yeah! :)

[Jennesis]

Thanks David. Your words are incredibly wise. The simple things really do matter the most, even though we think we want the grand romance. (Although that's nice too)

[andrew mitchell]

nice piece sometimes the simple things count the most of which you expressed so well

[Jennesis]

Thanks Andrew~i think we overlook the simple things too much in life. I appreciate your words.

[andrew mitchell]

its all too fast paced these days and you get dragged onto the express train and so like you express nice to slow down and just take it all in

[Jamestown]

Absolutely fantastic piece of work! The last line says it all,thanks
for sharing and b-blessed!

[Jennesis]

Aww! Thanks Jamestown. Blessed be to you too~

[Jamestown]

You are welcome:)

[TheLostMind]

"Love lives by being present in the little moments of our lives" - couldn't agree more. Love doesn't live in pretentious gifts. It doesn't live in artificial grandiosity. It lives in simple things like hugs..dumb jokes etc.
A really good write :)

[Jennesis]

Thank you! I appreciate the review....and dumb jokes are the BEST. Especially when you can share the inside ones with your love~

[TheLostMind]

You are welcome. Agreed dumb jokes are the best :P

[Gee]

A Beautiful little poem,a pleasure to read

[Jennesis]

Thank you so much Gee! I appreciate your words

[Gerry Legister]

There is a lovely warmth and reality that resides here in your writing

[Jennesis]

Oh thank you so much Gerry! I appreciate your kind words

[Christopher Casper]

This is such a gentle read. The simple occurrences that we take for granted in the moment, many times become our fondest memories later on. This is very sweet.

[Jennesis]

Thanks so much Christopher. IT is the little things that matter so much in our lives, so often we overlook them. Thanks for reading!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I really, really love how you write...its so genuine and warm, and inviting! What a pleasure it will be, being your friend!

[Jennesis]

Awww! Kelly, thank you so much. That means so much coming from you, as I adore your work too. Its exquisite~

[Jerome F Knox III pseud..]

I was OK with the stolen moments than I got lost... Lol..Especially with that snuggling and touching... For the rest of the lovesick poets here they would love this and I do too but from an intellectual point of view and because I am a true fan.

[Jennesis]

awww yes...That pesky touching thing. Thanks for the read my friend~