That I Bruise Too Easily

...being born under the sign of "cancer", I've been told that I bruise too easily

 

 

 

He knows me well.
That I love the rain
and often fall asleep in an attempt to watch
the eleven o'clock news.
That I bruise too easily...
and curl up within a fetal position
to sleep my best.
That I wear his shirts
to be reminded of the way he feels,
the way he smells

...he knows me well

 

That morning isn't my strongest suit.
That I awake slowly
and shower before seven
and drink coffee with cream,
two sugars.
That I rarely complete a crossword puzzle
without twisting a strand of copper hair
around my finger

...simultaneously, around his heart


He knows me well.

That this marquise solitaire

 is really all I need to wear.
 That his body molds so perfectly to mine,
as he whispers suggestively in my ear
of the insanity I drive him to


...that I bruise too easily.

 

 

 

Reviews

[m.s.early]

I was almost scared to read this by the title. I wonder about the way it weaves in and out of the other lines.

It's too late here on the coast for me to think too clearly but maybe that's a good thing. I can't sleep and now you've got me craving to know about myself and look for me in someone else's lines.

[barleygirl]

This is a delicately observed situation between two people, well-crafted with good details. I love just about everything except that I’m not getting the connection between the way you describe the relationship and the title, which is repeated, but not really connected, to my way of thinking. It’s like an afterthought. If this is what you want, then that’s okay too. But the exquisite details you use to show how he knows you – none of this reflects a delicacy that would suggest the narrator is a bit over-sensitive. By the way, I’m cancer and I AM over-sensitive, so that’s where I’m coming from *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

"...that I bruise too easily" was expressing a fault (of her's) that she focuses upon. Out of all the things he knows and loves about her, she can only focus upon the negative. That was the jest of this piece. Thank you , my fellow cancerian!

[barleygirl]

Aha! Now I get it! Thanks for the tip! (((HUGS)))

[Trace]

Wow, this is so very beautiful. incredibly enjoyed this.
like a sweet dream, spilled from your thoughts to the page,
One of your best.

Huggs, Trace

[Kelly Scheppers]

I posted this ten years ago when I first came here. Can you believe that? Where does the time go? Thank you, Trace!

[Gee]

What a way to wake on a Saturday. That is love described in a most beautiful way Kelly. Thank you :)))

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you so much, Gordon!

[Alfred Kukitz]

10 years ago and i only found you now, the sore on your arm, kissing his lips, i find the love you have i will always miss.

regards,
al

[Kelly Scheppers]

I can't believe it's been that long. Thank you my dear friend!

[Cherrie Palmer]

Very soulful you are a true artist

[Kelly Scheppers]

A thousand thank you's, Cherrie!

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Sounds like that bruising is worth the while for a love the two of you share- bruises of passion and gentle hurts of love exerting too much pressure at times- the other bruising due to a loving soft and gentle heart- saying please be gentle with this heart of mine- what love it is that he knows you so well- just wonderful...🌹

[Kelly Scheppers]

I am indeed the lucky one. Thank you, Kel!

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Blessed are you and much deserving too🌹

[Neville]

Having considered these fine words, I am again reminded of the many reasons why I am hopelessly in love with poetry.....................Deserving of far more reviews in my book and bless ya for posting all those years back.......Neville

[Kelly Scheppers]

I share that love, along with the people and friendships I've made here through the last ten years. I just don't know what I would do without them and without this venue. Sometimes on my older pieces, I resurrect them and present them to a newer audience. Who knows, you may be seeing this one again! Thanks so much for your time and kindness, Neville!

[Neville]

My pleasure Kelly and I do hope so.........Neville

[SmittyJas]

Some time words hurt more than actions a few band comments and I could slip into a bad depressive state and not speak or relate and that my dear drove the stake into the Vampire's Cold Cold Heart.

[AK]

I like this but I'm still not sure about it. Especially the last line. That last little peek leaves one feeling quite uneasy about the rest in terms of what's really going on here. Of course you knew that when you hit the tab for the extra space and added "...that I bruise too easily."
So as I write this I become more convinced that this is a bit darker than one might initially think.

So... two thumbs up for that little edge.

But don't put up with abuse from anybody!