I ache for your words,
for the way they sank into my soul,
like barbed wire, beach sand, and rock and roll;
kissed me soundly until my breath was gone
told me gently that the world was –
wrong and we were –
right.
Don’t let the floral arrangements keep you
from crashing through my window anymore –
shatter glass onto my floor,
and leave the orchids weeping in despair,
without a care.
Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Please read the amazing words of a talented writer.
don’t leave!
Never ever.
lovely, as ever. we’ve missed you.
Missed you more.
*hugs* evocative, wonderful words, glad to see you post again, be well *hug*
Hugs back to you ♡
I do so love this one. I love you more.
I love you so.
I’m with Paul on his reaction. It’s always a pleasant surprise to see a new post from you 🙂
Im flattered, and not sure I deserve it. But im so glad to see you.
Well seeing your work always inspires me to be a better writer, or better person, so at the very least you are positively impacting another soul. For that, the praise is well deserved, and happily given. 🙂
my heart skipped a beat when I saw your avatar in my reader – and what a beautiful poetic return
I love you, Paul. It’s simply true. Thanks for always being here, waiting for me.
Missed your wordplay, Shrinks. Great to see you back in orbit.
Well, you all have a pretty strong gravitational pull.
Always a big smile when you appear on my reader 🙂 Welcome back!!
That is such a lovely thing to say. Thank you!
Gorgeous, Shrinks. I’ve missed you!
I’ve missed you, love!
I love the phrasing here, “told me gently that the world was – wrong and we were – right.” Without stating the obvious, you’ve revealed breathlessness in a way I’ve not seen before.
You are always such a sweet part of posting my poetry.
Awww, thanks! You are a superb poet, my dear 😉
Strong as ever, Shrinks. Great use of rhyme. Nice emphasis.
Missed ya’.
Missed you too, darling
so lovely to have you back – you got me started here with your inspiring words!
That means so much. I’m so glad to have you here!