the dark has no sense of humour

wanting and needing

I wanted
a hug.

but
you knew

that would
make me

dissolve
into tears

surrender
to my fears

and the
darkness

that always
wants me

to tuck
myself in

to its
waiting arms.

instead, you made me smile.
all the while amazing me

knowing that what I want
isn't always what I need.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Ted Kniffen]

Sounds like a great partner who understands that what you want isn't always what you need and laughter really can be the best medicine. Good one, KL

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you very much. Partner. A really meaningful word that is often not given the weight it deserves.

[aLittlePain]

Last two lines...killer good! Sums it up for me. Get really good feels from this. R xo
I like that shade on you!

[Lyn Anderson]

Awww, thanks. I am more mush these days, I must admit.:)

[Vria P Crow]

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Each chapter displays a different mood; an emotional roller coaster. Relationships are often filled with complex feelings; love, lust, laughter, and anger.

CONTENT AND FORMAT

Firstly, the format was set up wonderfully. The italics indicated where her partner was in the narrative. I expected this poem to be grim given the title, but it resulted in something real and beautiful. When someone is with their significant other for a long time they understand characteristics about you that you do not even realize. For instance, my boyfriend knows exactly what will cheer me up before I even do. The speaker discovers this as well. He knows what was destructive and what was healthy for the narrator. There was an ominous undertones to this poem because the audience does not know what is troubling her; it remained vague. I predict that we will find out in the forthcoming chapters.

CLOSING THOUGHTS

Overall, I thought this was a heartfelt chapter. It left a fuzzy, warm feeling in my belly as I thought about how our partners complete us. Thank you for sharing!

sincerely,
ria

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for your thoughtful review. This organisational project is so time consuming I often get lost inside of it. I am always happy when it works out.

[Vria P Crow]

:D You are welcome. Indeed it is. At times, it is good to get lost for awhile. Leave breadcrumbs back to reality. :P

[1VJ]

Nicely stated, our partners sometimes read us better than we know ourselves, if you're lucky that is. Sporting a darker hue I see. :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks. I appreciate it. Yes, Einstein Noodle and I have been joking about the lip colour change for a while, thought I better go good for it.:)

[Lydia Shutter]

When someone knows what you NEED, not what you want, that someone is a keeper! Such a romantic write. Loved it! Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. I find it especially gratifying when you like my romantic ones.

[Einstein Noodle]

oh you fooled me KL :) nice turn saved for the last .. but these right here are the lines that grabbed me ..there is a whole world of hurt and resolution tied up in them says i ...
"to tuck
myself in (the darkness)

to its
waiting arms."

we are a complex lot ain't we :} simplicity in the deep is just my cup of tea ma'am ..nice one .. i am an optimist but i almost wish this had a dark ending instead ... you led me alone so well ;)
E.

[Lyn Anderson]

ah, I have a lot that don't have happy endings, they are mostly in my angry love poetry and separation/love lost stuff. If you want to dive in to the dark, that's where they are.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes .. i have read some ... reading the first two lines i am instant with ..oh i will give you a hug ....(((((((((KL))))))))))

[Lyn Anderson]

Alrighty. I'll take the hug. Been thinking of red lipstick for a new pic.:)

[Einstein Noodle]

oooolala! :)

[Lorry]

Well, it feels like an insult to point out a particular line from this Kl, because it is all so concise and clear, that it flows perfectly from first to last....But the last two lines are really the crux of this piece, and many an inner thought unspoken that so many can relate to, want and need not always matching, despite our best denials. Each word placed perfectly and all doing their part in the structure and fabric of the whole. Superb.

[Lyn Anderson]

Your words are too kind. Thank you for stopping by. I think, alas, since I started my organising, I get passed up as yesterday's news and my new stuff is getting overlooked, by all but people like yourself, who pay attention. Thank you.

[Lorry]

Well they are missing out, so it is their loss. :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Interesting poem... there seems to be many layers of meaning here... I think for me the idea that sometimes what we need is not what we need. I like it.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks. Yes, for sure, there are layers. I appreciate the read and review.