Karen Edwards-Gregory Poet Free verse

Affections

You affect my heart so deeply
Oh, what an effect you have on me
Today, you make me glad
Yesterday, you made me sad
Tomorrow, what effect will you have on me?
My heart is longing for painless affection

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Eileen Manassian October 2, 2017 at 9:08 PM I can relate to this one well, Karen. Yes, some of us have hearts that are really open to the influence of a loved one. Great write...painless affection...that last line is gold. Karen Edwards-Gregory October 4, 2017 at 5:40 PM I am really glad to hear that you relate, Eileen. I must say that poetry really connects people. Thank you for those comments. I really appreciate your comments.

Sunlite Wanter September 29, 2017 at 9:29 AM This could be any close relationship where we dare to be vulnerable! Thank you for reading my poem, too. Karen Edwards-Gregory October 1, 2017 at 8:35 PM Hi, Sunlite, that is indeed a fact. Thank you for your kind comments.

Kudzai Mhangwa September 27, 2017 at 9:54 AM Love is indeed a mystery it has so much power! Lovely poem Karen! Glad to have discovered your poetry Karen Edwards-Gregory October 1, 2017 at 8:34 PM It is... and we continue to learn about this mysterious thing called love. Thank you for your comments...I appreciate the discovery :)!

John Fleming September 26, 2017 at 8:50 AM Again...another nice little collection of lines; you commit your brief and inner thoughts so very well when laying down on paper - excellent! Cheers - Karen! :) john Karen Edwards-Gregory September 26, 2017 at 11:15 AM Thank you! I really appreciate the comments...I love to express myself through poetry. I think it is an excellent method of self-expression....

Sunlite Wanter September 24, 2017 at 6:40 PM Remember the one who loves should have love in return. Nice poem to read. Karen Edwards-Gregory September 25, 2017 at 7:25 PM Definitely. Thank you for your kind comments

Darlene De Beaulieu September 24, 2017 at 2:28 PM Hello Karen, nice to meet you.It sounds to me that you are in love. Yes this poem is well written. have a nice day my friend. Karen Edwards-Gregory September 25, 2017 at 7:27 PM Nice to meet you too.Thank you for your kind comments.

James Edward Lee Sr. September 17, 2017 at 4:43 PM Wonderful write, my friend. Don't stop. Love is patient, Love is kind. . . James

Karen Edwards-Gregory September 16, 2017 at 7:07 PM Thanks Jan...Love is certainly elusive...

Jan Allison September 16, 2017 at 7:00 PM Unfortunately the path of love rarely runs smoothly it does have its ups and downs:-) enjoyed your poem Karen:-) hugs jan xx