I count them one by one

thoughts when I am not with you

I thought

I needed to be

something 

other than me,

to be worthy, 

of anybody ...

then I met you,

and from that 

very first kiss,

I was free.

I remember the first time

I slipped into your blue eyes,

right around the moment

you leaned into my sighs,

and there was something

in that first kiss leading you,

through the back door --

from flesh, 

to so much more ...

I didn't fall,

not at all,

I just let you in.

In the dark,

after your goodnight,

 

I crawl inside my quietest thoughts,

and count them one by one.

 

your touch,

your voice, 

 

your scent,

your breath...

 

I add them to my loveliest oughts,

and fold them when they're done.

 

In the dark,

after your goodnight,

 

I dream,

You.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Neville]

these are so very you.... each one building on the other splendidly stacked Lyn and true...

[Lyn Anderson]

Why thank you, so very me.:)

[Neville]

......... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Stepping stones of thoughts. That's how your poetry came across to me. Expressions of love, being in love and what a thrilling and breathless experience that is. His touch, voice, scent, and breath. Oh yes you are hooked by this male without doubt. You can't escape him. He is even in your dreams. You convey that feeling well. I can just about remember it :)

Chris

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much. I try to put into words that feeling - glad it comes across

[Coyote Poetry]

This is poetry. You made the reader believe every word dear Lyn.
"I dream,
You."
The above lines. Magic. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I read somewhere that there's a difference between 'being' in love and 'falling' in love. Your 3 piece here ;) defines what it feels like to be in love and to be free, yet bound in a beautiful way (at least that's how I take it)...the last one really appeals to me the most. :)

[Relic]

and fold them when they're done.
In the dark, after your goodnight,

As though folding a warm blanket that keeps you warm.

Thanks for sharing this warm poem.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for taking the time

[Crowley]

It was like a collab with yourself. I love longing, desire and romance like nobody’s business. This filled me up. It’s difficult to make sentimentality not seem foolish, this exceeded expectations on all fronts. So lovely!

[Lyn Anderson]

Too kind. Thank you very much.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Oh I love Micheal Buble and Blake( oh MY!) I adore that line...i count them one by one! Always a treat to read your words and thoughts Lyn

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you m'lady. Not too often can two men carry off something like that

[NotUsinganymore]

Very romantic and nice poem. I liked it a lot!It was great!

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for your kind comment

[redzone]

it is an amazing poem Lyn, the feeling of you love just flow freely in each word... and I have ALWAYS loved this style (format) that I first came to see as "yours" when I first started to read your poetry.... I think it makes the emotions even more intense if this makes sense... to me anyway... this poem is very touching...

[Lyn Anderson]

Well thank you very much

[Lorry]

This is beautiful Lyn, like a secret shared from a diary, your gentlest thoughts tippy tap along the page, leaving a purity and honesty of what your path has led to.
If we are lucky, we see these thoughtful moments for what they are, a silent smile of thanks.

[Lyn Anderson]

Aww thanks. Yes, that's exactly where I was going with this. Softly thankful

[Lorry]

Softly welcome :)