inside the conversation

thoughts of love and life

one question

she came to think

it was

the kiss

but really,

it was

one question,

"Can I kiss you?"

that turned

the conversation

inward

--

surrendered

entirely

to that heat

that slow ember

that burns

years later.

the one question

that answered

his smile.

some words

are said

so often

they lose

their meaning.

and thus I hope

you know

exactly why

I use

the words

I do.

Some Days

beautiful moon

turns to

stray thoughts of you

as I survey the night sky.

you make me feel safe

when that's what I need

and slightly off balance

when required --

closer some days

than others,

the moon,

and you.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

sigh! :) so in love ..must take the Bella Wonder Dog out for her morning constitution .. and look to see if the moon is still shinning out there for me ;)))
E.

[Lorry]

Love the trilogy of thought here KL, the memory of being asked, the completely relatable lack of meaning in repetition said but not felt and the confusion of wondering what mood will greet you today. All superb, but I am relating to the last piece the most right now, feeling that this is what I need to work at, giving the same thought and consideration to everything and all and not letting my mood shape my responses.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, I appreciate it. Of all the cliche's about life and love , one thing is true I it is a journey.:)

[Lorry]

It is indeed. Plenty of stops in between to distract us,never quite knowing when we will reach the terminal. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

So many emotions in this one, KL. It is gentle, tender, romantic. It has a bit of melancholy even while giving hope for a bright future. I really liked it. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for taking the time.:)

[redzone]

KL, first, Happy New Year to you and yours...

second I love this poem, a kiss that made him smile - special... and this 3rd part, gentle, romantic, and filled me with hope, the idea and feel of "closer" (the moon too)...

I have missed reading your poetry KL, sorry I've been away for a bit...

redzone

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, my friend. I too, have been largely absent from this place the last few months. Hoping to continue organizing and get my stuff published -- I just fatigue of the social media now and again.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and often the questions of love are offered not with words but simply with expressions...and answered likewise.

j.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much for your visit.:)