Without Conditions

I love you most for your imperfections

and even more for those major flaws.

I can hold them like a spring bouquet

that you gave to me in early May,

wilted and torn, worn from the chill of winds.

Yet I'd gladly take those blooms

regardless that their stems are bent,

regardless that they're broken

and more so as they've lost their scent

for they are but a token.

They remind me of me,

quite often in a boat at sea,

struggling to stay afloat.

Quite often perceiving simplicity

as complex,

it's the wiring of me,

the way my brain functions.

I have my flaws too,

but my doors remain open,

accessible and true.

Reviews

[lightsong]

You always amaze me with your ability to express with a powerful impact yet with simplicity of words, I find here my poem "the lyrics" gentle at times, tough at times, easy at times, complicated, cold at times, warm in another... my smile didn't leave my face from the line one until the last, the essence of love that flowed through was pure and genuine. Thank You my dearest Chris for keep sharing your "perfection" poetry with us.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear lightsong, alwats you are so very generous with your reviews. You have a huge heart and I thank you. Have a lovely day.

Chris

[gram linski]

There is beauty in a bouquet of broken roses, Chris, beware the pricks, I liked the analogy, good poem girl,
True love involves the good the bad and the ugly, I have a vase of dead flowers with dead pheasant feathers on my mantle and it is a work of art.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks gram. I like the sound of your work of art. Love it while it's dead and remember its former glory.

[Edie Blue Starfish]

this is such a beautiful and powerful love poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Edie. Sorry for late response.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Loved the flow and your words are like speaking to myself ;-] Wonderfully expressed.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Weeping willow for your lovely response. Sorry for the late acknowledgement.

Chris

[barleygirl]

After reading you for quite some time, I can say that this is completely believable about you & your way of perceiving people & everything in life. You portray everything you write about with equal reverence for the good, the bad, & the ugly . . . one thing that really attracts me to your point of view. Even the evil characters have to be lovable in the best writing. There's never any abrasive edge to your way of seeing everything in life & all people, in your writing. For some, I would say your poem expresses a hopeful goal, but for you, it's a goal attained (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Margie, what a lovely review you have just left me. I can't thank you enough. Have a great day, fondest to you and your furries.

Chris

[Papaya]

That's true love. So beautiful. Whether it be romantic or not it's clear that there's love, respect and acceptance. So rare to have unconditional love.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Ana, I appreciate your thoughts and your visit All good wishes.

Chris

[Cassie]

wow...this is so sweet, 'i have enjoyed reading it

[Chris Shaw]

Another visit from smiling Cassie. So much appreciated. Thank you.

Chris

[Cassie]

Hahahah Chris, I love my new name..smiling cassie, back then here at writers cafe they used to call me sunshine...

[Chris Shaw]

Your smile is all that and more :)

[Cassie]

Thank you Chris, really thank you. This has made my day

[Chris Shaw]

:))................

[BBP]

Beauty is always more beautiful in a broken soul. I really enjoyed this one. It is an ode of true love, accepting of all.

[Chris Shaw]

Loving without conditions, yes that is true love. Pleased you enjoyed my poem and I thank you for your visit BBP. Most appreciated.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Unconditional regard, a prerequisite in Rogerian psychology and humanist teaching. Too often we judge by harsher standards of conduct and forget human frailty and our own fears and failings. Nicely put as the protagonist accepts the flaws of others and sees their own in equal measure.

[Chris Shaw]

We are all flawed John, not one of us is perfect. Thank you for this welcome review.

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Wonderful - that’s to empathy and compassion - likewise I feel the broken as being balanced in a weird way but if it wasn’t for the wrongs there would be no right- wonderful way of thinking 🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Kelly for appreciating my words. Good to see you.

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Pleasure - yes I’m here on and off - hope all is well🌹