Janet Boebert Poet Free verse

Azalea Red and Tears

I bought your favorite color nail polish today.
On a whim of missing you.
And I painted my nails with a mixture
Of Azalea Red and tears

It strengthens them, you know
Keeps them from chipping and breaking.
Like me.
You keep me from chipping and breaking.

I thought of you as I brushed the layers of color on carefully and purposefully.
I thought of how you bundle me up in blankets of encouragement and us-memories.
I thought of your face captured in a thousand pixels on my early-morning screen.
I thought of your voice echoing from the other side of yonder.

I thought of reading your words and thoughts
Crystallized like red acrylic on nails.
You are my hero and you strengthen me.
Thank you.

I love you.
I miss you.
I am wearing your favorite color nail polish – 
It completes me.

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Poet Destroyer A February 1, 2015 at 10:25 AM Janet, I am sorry, I forgot to rate this one a 7, ... I wish I could give it a 9. Take care Janet Boebert February 3, 2015 at 7:01 PM :)

Poet Destroyer A February 1, 2015 at 10:24 AM Hello Janet, I'm moved by the every stroke and tear you share when pouring your heart on to this poem. I've enjoyed reading your poems. Especially this one and the Storm haiku. Have yourself a wonderful day. Linda Janet Boebert February 3, 2015 at 7:00 PM Hi Linda, my husband is military - this was written during one of his deployments. Yes, there were definitely tears, but he really is my hero. Thank you for your encouraging words.