The long kiss

The heart wants what it wants and disregards the rest

Have you ever 

heard a thought scream

from the eyes of your lover -

Saw her fears writ

large in her loving words

each time she kisses you

goodbye?

Have you felt her pride deep

in the flowered silences

which follow your spiritual union

Did you both apologise when you met 

- tears streaming

tears of thankfulness and regret;

For not looking harder

For not searching

with all your wits and energy 

with every piece of you

For settling

For despicably conforming

For giving up...

Reviews

[V]

Beautifully expressed write. I sense a lot of emotions, also twists and discrepancies in here somehow I can't truly express but only feel. Your writing feels like a fragile flower heavy with the weight of the world, of everything. Makes me imagine of dew or rain on petals. I'm sorry, sometimes it's just images and emotions I get from a writing and am able to express but this is such an effortlessly marvelous poem about the layers and depths of love.

[Tony Jordan]

Hiya Βανέ - sorry it took so long getting to your review. I appreciate your kind words. thank you very much for sharing your thoughts on this one.
:))

[V]

No problem. You're welcome, a very nice write.

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Beautiful in sadness. Words like tears but not from crying. From that beautiful creation what you make it.

[Ken Simm.]

Oh, I know all these feelings. When coming together should have gone better. When wondering about her thoughts is paramount. When your teeth clang.
So you can do romance Tony. But you do it in your own inimitable style. And that I like.

[Poetic Beauty]

There are strong statements in this piece. Many of us need to look deeper and understand more before it is too late.

[Jimmy Yetts]

What a lovely, melancholy, stunningly insightful poem!
Exposed convenient perspectives I can no longer hide behind.
Exquisite workmanship; unhelpful revelations.

[Alisa Js]

Hmm....

This well written piece to me feels full of inner conflict.. that the two parties are not for whatever reason, willing to discuss...

Nicely done.

Alisa

[LKBillips]

I like this idea of knowing something is wrong, but letting it ride anyway. Perhaps it's selfish, but to feel a connection even when you know it won't last is still a moment in time that will build a piece of you. Very nice.

[Tony Jordan]

I like your take on it. The connection was to the core and if I had the chance and knew the putcome I'd do it all over again.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this one.
:)

[Surya]

Relationship sometimes goes the same way as you described, emotional piece with twists...penned well..
Rhank you Tony for sharing..

[Tony Jordan]

Thank you Surya. Yes, there's no guarantees in this world - especially where love is concerned.
read moreThank you Surya. Yes, there's no guarantees in this world - especially where love is concerned.
I appreciate your visit to this one.
:))

[Ardra]

Have you ever
heard a thought scream
from the eyes of your lover -

Very beautifully penned....

[Tony Jordan]

Thank you Ria ;)
I appreciate your kind words.