Finding the Words

I wanted to write you something.

 

So I sat down and thought...

Too hard and too long.

Trying to find those perfect words-

Ones that would tell you how I feel.

 

Then I realized:

 

My feelings can't be structured

Or forced to rhyme.

They can't be formatted...

Trapped in some tight, awkward attempts

At a poem.

 

They just are.

Free and alive.

 

I can't leave you speechless,

Staring at the perfect words-

Just the way you do.

 

All I know is what I feel.

 

The way your words brighten any day...

Leaving me smiling.

The way almost everything reminds me

Of something you said.

The way I embarrass myself

But you don't care.

 

And suddenly there's no such thing

As the perfect words.

 

 

Only the truthful ones.

Reviews

[Bud]

The title is perfect...as is the words to this Perfect poem. I feel there is nothing to add to this except many Wonderful reviews of an OUTSTANDING piece of poetry! You go, Stephanie! Keep up your most delightful and enjoyable works of poetic art! I always enjoy reading your work. You have a Wonderful Talent that is unique to you. Thank you for sharing this! I give this one 10 cases of S & V chips out of 10! : >)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

That is deep... you are correct... when you love someone there are no amount of words that really can put it into perspective... more the actions we do everyday to show that person what they mean... a very strong and mature point of view you give.