Complete me

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.

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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]