A Heart-To-Heart Talk

"Why do you love me, Dear?" she cooed.
    "You're cuddly, cute, and sweet," he said.
    "Your mama's cat is too," she cried
    and made some distance in the bed.

    "Just teasing, Hon! I wasn't through,"
    he reasoned with his peeved young wife.
    "I'd be a wretched, lonely man
    without you to complete my life."

    "Now, why do you love me?" he asked.
    Her answer: "You're so good and kind
    and very easy on the eyes.
    A man like you is quite a find."

    He smiled. "Such precious words, my love,        
    but you've described our pastor too
    and other men we both could name.
    Why was it I you chose to woo?"

    "Your point is gently made," she said.
    "My HEART chose you, and yours chose me."
    Mere words will never be enough
    to tell what eyes of love can see. 



Date: January 29, 2018
Contest Title: Eloquent Banter: You Tease me So Nicely       Placed 1st      
Sponsor: Edward McCall

January 7, 2019, entered in Mark Toney's 2019 Poetry Marathon,
mile 10     placed 7th of 10

September 10, 2020
entered in the Strand Completely Your Choice (7) Poetry Contest
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Devonshire Avatar
January 13, 2019 at 4:57 AM
Although the have been searching for the words to convey why they chose each other, they make a good pint at the end by acknowledging that wors can't describe the depth of love or even the first attraction. Well done, Janice! Congratulations on your well-earned win in Mark's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn
Canerdy Avatar
January 13, 2019 at 12:20 PM
Thanks so much, Carolyn! Janice
Gauthier Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 4:09 PM
Well penned, Janice. Congrats on your win.
Canerdy Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 5:21 PM
Thanks so much, Line! Janice
Toney Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 3:34 PM
Janice, this is a delight to read and oh so true :) Congrats on your win on mile 10 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest! By continuing to place in the contest you are accumulating points toward the final. ~Mark
Canerdy Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 5:22 PM
Mark, once again, you have made my day! Thank you so much. Janice
Payton Avatar
February 14, 2018 at 3:53 PM
Sweet and congrats on your win, Janice.
Canerdy Avatar
February 14, 2018 at 4:44 PM
Thanks so much, Normie! Janice
Roper Avatar
February 12, 2018 at 9:36 PM
Congratulations on your win, Janice ! Hugs Eve ~`*
Canerdy Avatar
February 12, 2018 at 10:09 PM
Thanks so much, Eve! Janice
Gauthier Avatar
February 11, 2018 at 7:02 PM
Well said, Janice. Nice back and forth exchange. Congrats on your win.
Canerdy Avatar
February 11, 2018 at 7:09 PM
Thank you so much, Line! Janice
Raynes Avatar
February 11, 2018 at 4:58 PM
such a simple yet profound take on love Janice, i liked this one, congratulations on ur first placement
Canerdy Avatar
February 11, 2018 at 7:10 PM
Thank you so much, Lewis! Janice
Mccall Avatar
February 11, 2018 at 3:50 PM
Hi Janice, this is such a sweet and beautiful love poem thank you so much for entering it. I made me smile the whole way through congrats on your win.
Canerdy Avatar
February 11, 2018 at 7:08 PM
Thank you so much for this nice comment, placing my poem so high, and sponsoring, Edward! Janice
Smith Avatar
February 11, 2018 at 11:38 AM
Great love write Janice, congratulations...
Canerdy Avatar
February 11, 2018 at 1:26 PM
Thank you so much, Charlie! Janice
A   Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 9:16 PM
Janice, Congrats on your Best love poem #3 win. Hugs -- LINDA --
Canerdy Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 9:22 PM
Linda, thank you so much! Janice
Kendrick Avatar
January 17, 2016 at 1:23 PM
Creative work choosen for the contest.. Congrats on your winning work..Sara
Canerdy Avatar
January 17, 2016 at 1:40 PM
Thank you so much, Sara. Janice
A. Sharma Avatar
January 14, 2016 at 5:07 AM
Congrats on awesome win with this wonderful write Janice.
Canerdy Avatar
January 14, 2016 at 11:42 AM
Thanks so much, Upma. Janice
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January 13, 2016 at 10:31 PM
Janice, Congratulations on your Best love poem win. Thank you for the support **SKAT**
Canerdy Avatar
January 13, 2016 at 10:48 PM
Thank YOU, Skat. Janice
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