Kimberly Boyd Poet Free verse

Body Language

I had all the words in my head
    on the tip of my tongue
    aching for release
        from my soul into yours
But my lips never stood a chance
    at uttering the delights of my heart
They were embraced by yours

Reading love in your eyes
    I translated the message
        to send it back to you
            my hands signaling
            my heartbeat dancing
            my mouth forming the words
                the perfect words
                    that mean "I love you"
But all I could do was sigh
    give my body over
        and listen
            to you

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James Fraser May 31, 2009 at 6:05 AM What a beautiful poem, nicely written and worded, very dreamy, James

Raul Moreno May 3, 2009 at 11:52 AM Kimberly, my belated congrats in making the semi finals...Raul

Sue Mason April 26, 2009 at 12:48 PM Awesome love write here, Kimberly and a "first round survivor" ... smile ... best of luck in the contest!!

Carol Sunshine Brown April 10, 2009 at 4:11 AM Congratulations on your poetry making it in the semi finals Kimberly. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals. Love, Carol

Trudy Diane Rider February 19, 2009 at 12:05 PM I have just melted into one big puddle. Wonderful job capturing the feeling. Trudy

Laura Mckenzie February 18, 2009 at 11:38 AM Congratulations on your wonderful featured poem of the week! Laura :)

Vince Suzadail Jr. February 17, 2009 at 1:16 PM Congratulations Kimberly, on "Body Language" being featured. Vince

February 16, 2009 at 5:22 PM Creative love poem. The format is visually interesting. Congratulations on being featured this week. Keep on writing! Karen

Steve Voorhees February 15, 2009 at 11:22 PM Congratulations on your feature! Sweetly written and sincere. Nice write! Much love, Steve

Michael Jordan February 15, 2009 at 9:25 PM Kimberly it sounds as if saying these words are very important to you - Perhaps a little planning is in order - Choice of location is always very important - Perhaps a unplanned romantic dinner to set the mood - open communication is the key to a long lasting relationship I do wish you the best - congratulations on being featured - God Bless, MJ