you read me

a poem written by me many years ago...still one of my favorites

                                    artwork by juniper paintings courtesy of etsy.com

you  read me

with rose colored glasses

planted firmly on the tip of your nose

creating a new and improved version

of the script of me

 

you perused the pages

treasuring the dog eared artifacts

you found between the lines

and occasionally asked pertinent questions

about the cast of supporting characters

 

then one morning it happened

                           eureka!

there she stood in  my living room

                  the woman who never existed at all

                                            till you read me

Reviews

[Érenn]

You know when someone looks at you lovingly the way you have never viewed yourself as, that's when you truly know how deeply one cares for you. Lovely metaphors used throughout the poem here and I couldn't agree more about the reading someone like that. I know it's never easy to catch those small habits we have but the lover does and later on expresses their thoughts on how those small acts make one even more adorable than they already were. I cannot imagine a write of yours which would be devoid of imagery so as usual you nailed it here, And for me this is also one of my favorite poems here, since I can relate myself to be the one who is reading the other person here ^^ Liked it a lot ^^ Thank you for sharing ^^

[Lydia Shutter]

You flatter me, Erenn. Thank you so much for your in depth review and the accolades. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the imaginary lover comes to life....to read one into existence...that is a fun book!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Jacob. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and I liked the story in the poetry.
"there she stood in my living room
the woman who never existed at all
till you read me"
Thank you for sharing the excellent dear Poet.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, John. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Lydia.