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Your Looks

Your punishing look; With such venom in your eyes, Casts dispersions upon my character; As if my entirety you despise. Though my error was one of innocence, Under a rock I wish to crawl. Your punishing look; Can no pleasantries you recall? Your questioning look; Causes me too, to doubt myself; Perhaps indeed my motives were flawed; Maybe I need some psychological help. Why do I do the things I do? I hate disappointing you so. Your questioning look; Just what is it you want to know? Your forgiving look; Softens the hurt I feel inside, I have prayed for your forgiveness; I didn’t mean to make you cry. I know I’ve learned a lesson That I’ll remember through the years. Your forgiving look; Does it help keep back the tears? Your understanding look; No one else knows me like you do; You know that I’m not perfect, But mistakes don’t mean I don’t love you. My heart is in the right place, It’s just my head that's out of whack. Your understanding look; Can you please not take it back? Your loving look; Returns to your eyes eventually; I consider myself a lucky man Every time they stare at me. I will do my best to ensure I give no more reasons for the other stares. Your loving look; Can I take it with me everywhere?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 4/19/2011 2:27:00 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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Date: 4/18/2011 11:20:00 PM
such an interesting topic you came up with for this one, Joe. I really like it. Congratulations on a very well deserved win.
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Date: 4/18/2011 2:12:00 PM
Just wonderful as it always is when you write of your love for your wife! And a very great wrap up at the end. Congrad's Light & Love
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Date: 4/18/2011 8:26:00 AM
I suspect that every wife has times when she uses each of these looks. Man can be so annoying and again so loving, she has to have a variety of looks to cast at him. All in fun Joe. This was very clever and worthy of a high win. Love, joyce
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Date: 4/18/2011 7:51:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Joe in Paula Swanson's contest "Beseech". Love, Carol
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Date: 4/18/2011 4:44:00 AM
I have always looked into people's eyes to find the truth -they never lie. Sensational writing Joe. Many congrats on your WIN. Lainie
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Date: 4/18/2011 1:00:00 AM
Congrats Joe on your wonderful win in the Beseech contest luv.. another great write and win to enjoy with luv..
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Date: 4/18/2011 12:56:00 AM
I loved the progression of looks in this piece, and loved the sentiment in 4th stanza. Well done in the contest. Many congrats, best wishes Em :)
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Date: 4/17/2011 10:21:00 PM
Excellent write Joe.Congrats on your win in the contest---kashinath
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Date: 3/21/2011 11:41:00 AM
oh joe... all those kinds of looks make this piece a fascinating one! winning wishes to you! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 3/21/2011 11:33:00 AM
A great write Joe. Well crafted, and passionately written. Best wishes in the contest Em :)
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