In Your Hands

Written for my love

I've given up trying to find the words
to the paradise you've opened up
and the light you've brought.
I've given up trying to slow this down,
for these emotions are like a freight train,
and you make me forget how to breathe.
I've given up trying to understand
how my heart can beat like this and still stand strong,
or how my eyes continue to hold back this sting.
You make me cry in gratitude and euphoria.

My stomach tightens, my soul aches
when I see your self hate.
My heart stops, my ears pop
when I see you stare at me like you do.
My knees grow weak, my tongue becomes tied
when I feel your sweet touch glide.
My head rests on your chest,
while your hand runs through my hair;
I've never felt safer.

As we grow, as we evolve,
know that I will still care for you so.
Know that I will stand by your side
to guide you when lost and heal when hurt.
Know that when we're entwined;
I'd sell the world for you.
Just remember what you have;
my heart in your hands.

Reviews

[E.H. Monroe]

I see the giving of oneself who cant even care enough to give to themnsleves and its a scary, horrid thing. All you wanna do is give the love that heals and takes away any pain, inner or otherwise as proof.
The idea of "given up" trying to do the things echoes the sentiment of how someone's depression has almost warn out the lover and takena huge chuck of them as well.
This is a fighter...heartwrenching for sure

[Ruth]

To hold the heart in the hands is to know certain fragility!
Another powerful poem, one that has moved me a lot!
Stunning work!
xx

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sweet caring write. Very nicely written

[bob, small b. aka invs]

what a wonderful description of both the adrenaline rush and the comfort found in love.

[Crowley]

I love that feeling of love and longing....nothing quite like it. Great emotional range and great writing. Loved it.

[Nobody.]

I enjoyed the read.
Cheers!
R.G.

[Liza]

vulnerable strength, tender trust, loving counterpart, submission and surrender all for love.

[Emily B]

perfect words :)

[poetry-kiddo alienbaba]

Feel!
you got it...