A Valentine's Poem

Written for class in February 2008, one of my most open, honest pledges of devotion.

I have not known this before you,

and I would call it love.

All that you are,

all that you do for me,

love.

 

My only reason for pulling myself up

from under the covers

most mornings.

Nothing really happens before I see you,

and oh the fun we have when we stay

up late together.

Having you

inspires me to do great things.

 

Your steamy breath on my lips,

your tawny complexion,

sweet,

smooth.

The warmth in my hands

when I hold you,

I need.

 

Every man knows you,

every woman too.

But I must always return,
you know this, you’ve seen:

I love, want, need you,

my coffee,

my caffeine.

Author's Note

When my poetry prof read this, he smiled and said "That's not love, it's more of a chemical dependence." I smiled and shrugged, "Isn't that the same thing?"

Also, take note of the word-art going on here. The stanzas drip down the screen...

Reviews

[Deaths Cold Kiss]

this is really good i like it

[Senseless whatever]

Excellent. Really good write, great expression of feelings.

[The Wave]

nice
made me smile when i realized it was about caffeine. .

overall, written well, the beginning doesn't have a smooth flow though, feels kind of choppy when i read.. but the last 3 lines are my favorite. :)
good job