love as a precision instrument

for Jon Roggie, your work inspired me

with precision,
your love sliced through 
all that was extraneous
to me --

the subcutaneous
layer of bravado
I use to hide
the me within --

expertly and painlessly 
exposing each dermal stratum,
and the not so pretty
under-skin ---

when the right surgeon
wields the scalpel,
the healing
can begin.

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[Neville]

If ya got to have a surgeon.. just make sure its the right one.... my Dad had both his knees replaced and afterwards could sit crossed legged like an orangutan... it was only later, we found out they had replaced his knees with elbow joints, but my word.. he sure could peel bananas quickly.... N x

[Lyn Anderson]

Very funny. I am sure Jon would find your comment humorous

[Neville]

Hope so.... how are things....

[Cassie]

This review of two years ago is so hilarious

[Neville]

.... thank you kindly Cassie .. :)

[Jon Roggie]

I am forced to say she is babbling.

[Lyn Anderson]

Lol. That's not what you said the first time :)

[Jon Roggie]

I have had time to think about it.

[highonwords]

this poem has the concentrated, even pace of a surgeon's hands - love the word play - waiting for the right man to come to your life and show your real self to him

steph

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks. I really liked this one, but felt it a bit technical, and wasn't sure how it would be received.

[highonwords]

it doesn't sound very technical, but it sounds like a deep bass drum, the words are heavy and has a somber undertone

steph

[Lyn Anderson]

Good, I am glad.

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked how you described the journey of love.
"when the right surgeon
wields the scalpel,
the healing
can begin."
I believe we need time to heal. A half-empty effort in love lead to no-where. I liked the above lines. A kind and gentle love is like a doctor healing touch. Thank you dear friend for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you very much. I am glad you liked this one.

[Coyote Poetry]

I did and you are welcome dear friend.

[Ruth]

Poignantly so...indeed...not everyone is the right surgeon...the one that is can heal wonders...so they say...beautifully voiced hon x

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. I was worried this one was a bit technical. But it seems to be resonating.

[Ghost of Jupiter]

I love the way you weave the scientific terminology and make it into a brilliant metaphor about heart ache and the healing process. The right surgeon is always a crucial factor... Remember to always do your research and find the right one! Fantastic writing KL!

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much. I was inspired by Jon Roggie. If you haven't checked him out, please do.

[Jon Roggie]

Lovely write. I can only say "Thank You".

[Lyn Anderson]

No, thank you, for it was your honest, straight forward poetry that inspired me.

[Einstein Noodle]

and so we can all heal together eh!? :) well said ... the discovery of self in the light of love ..true love ... brutal honesty is the ticket ..love your poem KL .. hard to find that perfect surgeon ..
E.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks very much for your visit my friend, and the review.

[??????]

Sometimes it just calls for the right surgeon to mend the heat and bring love and caring and devotion back. I hope that makes good sense. I feel I don't give great insight in reviews.

[Lyn Anderson]

I think your insights are right on the money.

[??????]

Awesome:):)

[Pax]

oh, now that I've read it over a few times, now I think i get it. big smiles. you're very delicate in using words here. Whenever someone has a broken heart, it will always be hard to mend it back together, only a precise healer or someone who understand your heart to were to put the pieces together will the proper healing begins... i love how your wrote this...

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks very much for the visit and the review.