toothpaste and soap is a weird title for a love poem

the eyes are the mirror
of the soul,
or so they say --
I note your sparkle,
and hope
it's for me.

yours are the
brightest side
of blue.

but also
I see,
my brand of toothpaste,
and my preferred soap.
the fluffy towel,
you always hand to me.

your ears are
patient
and kissable,

but also,
I hear
the gentle
when you say my name;
the way you call it
"my side" of your bed.

your touch is
rough,
and tender,

but also,
I feel it,
in the way
you bend
to make sure
I don't break.

it isn't in
the words
you say.

it's the little things
you do,
that make it clear
that sparkle blue,
is just
for me.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Urja Gokani]

amazingly written keep it up and well penned!

[Lyn Anderson]

I will say exactly as I said before.

[Urja Gokani]

welcome :)

[Relic]

The girl singing is a sound-a-like to the girl in Paramour. Nice song to.

Can you tie the sparkle of an eye around the old oak tree? Wouldn't that be a nice way of expressing yourself. I think its much better than hanging one on a clothesline anyway.

But anywho, You've easily expressed a personal sentiment in a poetic way I never could. Very nice job on this.

[Lyn Anderson]

She is the girl in Paramour. This was her old band. And thank you for the lovely thoughts. Nice to see you.

[Pryde Foltz]

Such tender beauty in this write. A pleasure to read, KL:)

[Lyn Anderson]

Aww, thanks. It's his birthday present.:)

[Gee]

It's never just about the grand gestures but more the every day " Love ya", passing pecks, cups of tea, caring without having to think. Enjoyed the read

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for stopping in and reviewing.

[Jon Roggie]

Playing with a lock of her hair. All I am going to say.

[Lyn Anderson]

What an interesting thing to say.

[Ruth]

I call them the in-betweens :) The small things bridge the whole...those in-betweens are the memories :)

[Lyn Anderson]

I guess I always had the grand gestures, with nothing in-between. That isn't so memorable.:)

[Earl Schumacker]

Hi KL, I'm new to this site and I do not know how to navigate it yet. I simply wanted to say thank you so much for your kind words regarding my Sonnet. (I have to learn how to respond back to authors on my page.) Have a great day. Earl

[Lyn Anderson]

Click on the comment on this review. You will figure it out. The interacting and sharing help and ideas is great here.

[V]

What a delightful poem on love reflected in the small things. I love that topic and how you have written it down, there is so much light, warmth and pure love in your words, it really melted my heart a little and also makes me long for a love like this. Your poem is light and smooth happiness.

[Lyn Anderson]

I was in a very dark and empty place emotionally when I met this person. So I know what you speak of. Don't worry, I wasn't even open. I was cynical, and bitter, and not the least bit interested in doing anything but using someone to dull my pain. Sometimes, life finds a way to give you what you need even when you rail against it.

[V]

That sounds hopeful and good. Currently I feel life is fooling me, especially when it comes to love
I think I caught a glimpse of something that felt like true affection but I cannot have it, feels unfair in a way but I just hope for better times.

[Lyn Anderson]

It isn't easy, and love comes in unexpected forms and ways -- as you have said, monogamy is complicated, and not necessarily your path -- but strict and traditional relationships are not the only way to love.

[V]

I know...Love comes really unexpected sometimes and it hit me hard and brutally once and unfortunately even stayed unrequited, not because I wasn't loved back but due to many other difficult conditions. Yeah life is unfair for some people..

[Earl Schumacker]

Hi KL, As a general rule I have no interest in love poems. This is a gem. Well crafted with great sentimentality. Keep up the great work. Congratulations on a well conceived and delivered love poem.
Earl

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, and I would agree, "typical" love poems are not generally to my liking either, although there are some outstanding poets here who write beautiful verses.

[SoulFood]

I enjoyed this poem, and the title is what drew me to it.

[Lyn Anderson]

This particular title is that way -- either a repellent or a draw. Thank you.