in a world where honey is hard to find

Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind.

"Pooh," he whispered.

"Yes, Piglet?"

"Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw, "I just wanted to be sure of you."
 

 

 

i trace the curve of
your jaw
with my lips.

i breathe in the scent
at your neck.

there is a need in my chest
to lay beside you
(as close as i can be)
beside you.

until my lips
-are your lips-
and my skin
-is your skin-
and somehow when you sigh
i softly breathe you in.

i just want to be sure of you

i kiss your cheek
with a reverence
i had (long ago)
thought faded

and pull you close
with a joy
i had oft-considered
jaded.

there is this lightness
in my heart
whenever you speak
soft words
into my ear.

i am comforted by
the realization
-i no longer need to fear-

i just want to be sure of you

i turn into the darkness
and whisper your name.
i grasp for your hand
and you gently do the same.

there is relief
in the knowledge
you are holding me close
on this night.

for sometimes i lose sight
and vainly try to see.

yet nothing is more clear
than the warmth of your embrace
(the kindness in your eyes)
my faith is overdue....
but

i am slowly
becoming
sure
of you.

Reviews

[Luke Brooks]

This was amazing. I love how you used the Winnie the Pooh quote. You sent me a comment a while back with another quote, about standing on a bridge and watching the water flow underneath you. It made my think of on Winnie the Pooh when they played "Pooh sticks". Pooh and Piglet threw two sticks into the river on one side of the bridge and ran to the other side to see whose stick made it under first. Me and my little brother James used to play it all the time. I love Winnie the Pooh. Eeyore could be my favorite character ever.

Breathing someone in as they sigh. What a beatuiful thought. That feeling of no matter how thightly you hold somebody, you're never close enough. I love that feeling and hate it.

[Nely Amorim]

Adorable Poem..lol I loved it and thank you for sharing it with me.. Happy Valentines Day !!!

[Phibby Venable]

I like the slow build up of trust and security. This is
very lovely and something we can all identify with.
thank you.

[David Gray]

so, i liked the poem; i liked the title even more.
the title was a bit less astounding with the obvious pooh reference, but nonetheless, a nice little poem. i really felt it.

[Maria Retz]

Wow, wow and one more wow

You are amazing. You write poems that touches the deepest of my heart.

Thank you so much for sharing this one too

[Kristan Strietzel]

Hold on a sec while I compose myself...
Wow.
Wow.
Wow.
Beautiful.
As a child I collected Pooh things -- tried to do the same for my own child, but "old" Pooh is hard to find. Sad, because he and his friends had/have such a wisdom in their naivete, such complexity in their simplicity.
Much like this piece.
Such complex feelings conveyed so simply; the fear and desire to absolutely trust in someone.
Ahhh.
Thank you.

[Steve Scrivens]

until my lips
-are your lips-
and my skin
-is your skin-
and somehow when you sigh
i softly breathe you in.

i just want to be sure of you

Highlighted by others I know, but this stanza is so beautifully crafted. A degree or two more and this could have conveyed an image of obsession.....however, your touch is so light that the purity of new love is what shines through.

Another favourite!

[Paul]

this poem is the lifting of breath from rigormortis, the taking of skeletons to dust.

stunning

[Ernie Bailey]

"until my lips
-are your lips-
and my skin
-is your skin-
and somehow when you sigh
i softly breathe you in. " good god that was a great stanza.I liked the light way in which you conveyed unsureness and insecurity in relationships and the 'long overdue faith' that you cant wait to give to the person you truly love and trust.The ones I referenced at the beggining were just a few of the numerous great lines in here.The only thing I think could use improvement is that towards the end it got a little cliche..warm embraces and kind eyes and holding someone tight etc.I think the experience described is a lot more profound and moving than those couple terms that sound so hallmark.Great job!

[Gillzy]

*sigh* wow...

I love your work, Kara... it's always so well put across...

I love it. Truly.

Gillz x

[Marti Wukelic]

As someone who tends to use WAY too many words, I have a huge respect for those who are able to convey so much so simply. It evokes a poignancy that makes me hold my breath while reading it.

Personally I can fully relate to all but the last two stanzas. And am hopeful for the day that I can relate to those.