Affection -?

I'm an affectionate woman, 

as affectionate as any woman could ever be. 

I would lay bare my naked bosom for your tears, 

my ears; your woes 

and the depths of my hearts for your secrets 

-all without a glimpse of hesitation.

I would clasp onto you in my arms 

till day -nor dark -nor even the end of the world. 

Kiss your aches and whisper you sweet nothings, 

till the day you care for me no more.

But they argue I am a cold woman; 

a shell without care or warmth of love. 

-For my affection stops at not one man -one woman -one child.

To touch your cheek, 

to ruffle your hair like I would any other man. 

The pain you feel will never compare to mine. 

For this body who longs all the faces it sees 

-knows that to love all 

-also means to love nothing at all.

Reviews

[Sharon]

Beautiful poem. I love your writing style. It gives a strong feeling and states a clear idea. Keep writing. You are a wonderful writer!

[caixue]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate you reading my works :D

[Sharon]

It's great. Keep writing!!! :D