Nobody understands why
you call me weird.
But I know its because
it starts with 'we' and
that is the word
you refer to in code,
afraid of saying
what you really mean.
I like to watch your
Adams apple rise and fall
as battalions of words
fight for no obvious cause.
Because I love the sound
of your voice.
I'd never admit that to you,
because I'm teasing you
that's what lovers do;
when owning the object of
their affection isn't enough.
I cannot understand how you
stand so tall,
yet half of your heart drags along
the ground;
like your feet have fallen asleep.
And when I offer to pick it up
you say “ leave it, it's only trash'
like you're afraid of owning
a good thing.
I am your magnet, tarnished,
unclean, I have been framed
at the corner of your fridge
for so long, that I know you'll
never notice me again.
But to me
no heart,
half-heart,
purple heart,
you complete me.

Comments
SundaysChild | November 19, 2010 - 03:43
I cannot understand how you
stand so tall,
yet half of your heart drags along
the ground;
Wonderful.
Cavalcaderl | November 19, 2010 - 08:36
new Beeme
A very good descriptive love poem,
The stanza I like;
There's no denying that,
I like to watch your Adams
apple rise up and fall
As battalions of words fight,
for no obvoius cause...
accept I like the sound of your voice.
Many a time when once a telephonists,
I have thought I love that voice,and
found out never goes much,with description
I might think!of the person you see.
Had to post comment again,pressed wrong key.
hope your well.
all the best
julie xxx
Beeme | November 19, 2010 - 09:12
Thank you very much SundaysChild, I'm glad you enjoyed. It's really nice to hear from you! :)
Beeme xx
Beeme | November 19, 2010 - 09:13
Thank you Julie, I'm really happy you enjoyed! I'm good thank you, I hope your well :)
Beeme xx
Silver Spun Sand | November 19, 2010 - 13:59
I think you expressed yourself very well, Beeme. As Julie says, "a good, descriptive love poem", with much poignancy as well.
Tina xx
Beeme | November 19, 2010 - 18:21
Thank you Tina, this is an old poem I found. I'm really happy you enjoyed.
Beeme xx
Nolan | November 20, 2010 - 18:19
Beeme Congratulations! And to Katie my heartfelt condolences. I read
in the Forum. How sad. Chin up! Nolan
Beeme | November 20, 2010 - 18:38
Thank you Nolan :)
insertponceyfre... | November 21, 2010 - 08:27
I really like this too beeme - the last stanza especially
you've got a couple of typos:
third stanza, line 6 - do you mean accept, or except? It could be either but I think it might be the latter
fourth stanza, line 8 - should be you're
Beeme | November 21, 2010 - 18:48
Thanks Insert, changed the typos. I'm glad you enjoyed :)
Beeme xx
tcook | November 22, 2010 - 11:49
And in the first line - I think it should be understandS.
I do like this - but I think you need to work at it a little more if only to clarify some of the thoughts behind it.
Nolan | November 22, 2010 - 12:14
Whenever I’d written something that really doesn't look Ok and I'm unable to fix it up I just chuck it into the wastepaper. It's amazing but when you start from scratch again it always comes out beautifully fluent, but it's a lot of work. Anything worthwhile takes a good deal of effort. As well as time.
Nolan &&
Beeme | November 22, 2010 - 16:09
Thanks Tony, I've edited slightly and changed the typo in the first line. Hope its more clear now.
Beeme
Beeme | November 22, 2010 - 16:18
Thanks for the advise Nolan. Much appreciated. :~]
Kahdai | November 22, 2010 - 17:06
I like it Beeme, even though its very sad K x
Nolan | November 22, 2010 - 17:45
Sometimes it is better to start over, sometimes you can’t. What is this :~] story now? I'm getting new glasses tomorrow [oo]