Bubblegum Man

Your words;

So sweet,

Keeping me in a haze

Of utter bliss.

 

Your smile;

So enthralling,

And I wish

That I could see it again.

 

You say my name;

So sweet

Like my own

Lullaby.

 

You told me that

You know

Over a hundred days ago

And made my heart smile.

 

You’re making me

Want to laugh,

Wrapped up in your perfect

Bubblegum world.

Author's Note

First off, this poem is NOT written for whoever you think it is. Trust me, it's a completely different person.

With that out of the way, this poem is meant to basically be a sweet poem, as I hope is obvious. Interpretations would be appreciated, especially what you think "bubblegum" represents. I hope you like this!

Reviews

[Kseniya]

This was a very sweet poem, but having said that, it seems to flow into the saccharine. Which is funny, I think, because the type of bubblegum you mention reminds me of that overwhelmingly synthetic "bubblegum" flavor. Maybe it is a sweet and innocent poem, but for me the entire thing (the word choice, the imagery) invokes a sense of being smothered, initially good but to the point of being cloying... the words "haze," "enthralling," and "lullaby" make it seem like the narrator is operating on a plane of fragile illusion, "wrapped up in your perfect bubblegum world."

[Stacey Watts]

This is a sweet beautifully written piece. Very nicely written. It is very romantic and the words are charming.

[BlackRose]

Well it is DEFINETLY sweet. Bubblegum i guess just represents the sweetness and stickiness that love can present to a person. It's pretty well written, and i like the way you leave people to come up with their own conclusions. Good job.

[Ladysue]

It is a beautifully blissful feeling...sounds like the beginning of a new love...nicely done...

[PaperHearts]

This is really cute! I liked the simplicity and lightness of this piece, and also the form of it. To me, the "bubblegum" effect derives from the first impressions of a person. When you meet someone for the first time and they're sweet and more than you could've ever imagined, it makes you yearn for more. For their smile, for their voice, for them. And it's great while it lasts, but then eventually, the effect wears off, resulting in that sickly sweet taste that remains in your mouth. =P
This was a very creative idea, and a lovely write.
~PaperHearts

[LisetteCanWrite!]

Well this is certainly the sweet and innocent side of love.. caught up in the utter bliss of first impressions.. the one's that send shivers and plant butterflies in a person's core! It's the euphoric side.. untainted. You asked for an interpretation of bubblegum here.. well some would think dumb.. but I would say more naive.. blown up.. with sweet smells like mint or berries... your wanting to laugh in that stanza so I would say you feel lightheaded.. in his bubblegum world and blown away with his very presence and appearance.. he sounds like a sweet guy. Hope if this is written in reality that he's all he's blown himself up to be.. and the bubble doesn't burst for both of you!!! lol.. pardon the pun. I just love sweet love stories! Great job.

[Ashley;]

Absolutely adorable.
Simple, yet packed with emotion.
Amazing as always (:

[Hermione]

I dig the language on this, the pauses are great and it flows nicely