Why Do I Love Thee

Neville

Why Do I Love Thee

 

I love you because

You mourn a basement flat I never knew

Because your hair resembles monastery gold

And because you love old poems

I love you because

You listen to the words of tiny children

Because your belly is a mountain

You let me climb

Whenever it pleases me

I love you because

When naked we are able to defy mirrors

I love you because

You gave me the son I always wanted

And because

I am unable to find the perfect words to fill this page

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 23rd, 2018 04:52
  • Comment from author about the poem: an old one but still very much applicable...
  • Category: Love
  • Views: 28
  • User favorite of this poem: L. B. Mek.
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Comments6

  • Fay Slimm.

    I love the original classic but so heartwarming this modern ode to true love - thanks for posting it Neville.

  • Neville

    I am truly grateful to you Fay.. many thank you's for such a kind & encouraging message... kind Regards & All Good Things, Neville

  • Goldfinch60

    Very good lovelorn write Neville.

    • Neville

      Thank you Goldfinch60, much appreciated... Neville

    • Christina8

      Now this is a love poem worthy of the classics......right from the heart! Thanks for sharing this intimate ode....

      • Neville

        You are most welcome.... I am the one who should be thanking you though ...... Thank you Christina.... Neville

        • Christina8

          You are so kind but it was my pleasure

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        • L. B. Mek

          so glad I skulked about long enough in your catalogue to find this gem,
          for me my friend you are at your best, when the playful side makes way for the raw truths you have to share: words full of reality's warmth, a hot blooded existence - inked timeless for all to appreciate,
          brilliant!

          • Neville



            I too have found that skulking around often pays off .. am so glad you skulked on this occasion my friend .. many heartfelt thanks indeed ..

            Neville

          • L. B. Mek

            Elizabeth Browning is clapping loud
            Poetic intimacy, worded so eloquent!
            simply Beautiful, dear Poet supreme

            • Neville



              late thanks again my friend ..



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