Just words

Those words
"I'm in love with you"
The words
that make ones heart
fill with glee
Are words
so idealistic
so easy to say.
Why is it easier
to tell a girl
She is sexy, hot
a babe,
Instead of telling her
she looks pretty today
good,
stunning,
at least beautiful.
And as for the men,
girls scope out for them,
sink down
to the shallow end of the lake.
They want hot
Not handsome,
Not smart.
The world,
so idealistic,
so set on fitting in
has fallen down
into an abyss of society.
But me,
I'm not looking for the idea of love.
I don't want to hear,
"I'm in love with you"
Because with those words
can come,
"I'm out of love with you."
I don't want temporary.
I don't want
in
then
out.
I deserve forever.
I deserve
"I love you."

Author's Note

I was watching a show and someone said he loved his wife so much but she died and he said he was in love with another woman. It didn't seem the same the way he said it and I felt inspired to compare the two.

Reviews

[Victoria]

Wow. I totally understand the I'm out of love with you. It's not a line to relate to because it's not really what people say. It's a line that can be interpreted from the many other interpretations someone could get when a guy or girl has told you "I'm in love with you" and then disappears. I understand completely. This was amazing. Each word made complete sense. I guess you just have to be on the right track with the poem to totally understand. But you did good. Great job.

[Sam Severn]

Wow, this is so deep n' so wide n' so WISE! Stunning, stirring, and super-emotional! ㋡

[Aiden Alyx]

the truth behind this is so simple yet so many people cant seem to get it. our society is based off of looks rather than substance. your truely one of the few... well.. visionarys so to speak with calling humanity's bluff. great job!

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I'm not handsome or smart, just have a good heart...As for the idea of being hot...there is something I'm definitely not. But at my age, I no longer care...so much for curves and silky hair...I'd rather a friend who loves my art...It compensates...not being handsome or smart. lol I enjoyed your write, you made a great comparison.

[Ruth]

Cleverly done too!
Nice use of words love
xx

[darkgurl]

This is a powerful write here. Alot t o say about this write.
But I will keep it short.

[Robyn]

isnt that the truth!! beautifully written!

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

I don't know why but it would be nice to hear those words.. you look lovely or beautiful. pretty.. anything but 'hot'!
I like this poem Sam and it is true..

Chloe

[William Fields Issac]

So very true, and such a good message, Proverbs 20:6 comes to mind "Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find." Very good write, so true and so challenging on both sides. to look beyond the outward appearance and see the heart of the person to determine their beauty. Love it

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I hear what you are saying in this piece as well... I do let my woman know she is sexy but also let her know how beautiful and smart and talented she is all the time... coarse I have learned to let loved ones know how you feel, so many don't till it is too late. You leave a lot for the reader to ponder.