Brian Sambourne Poet Free verse

Intimate Truth

p a u s e s
spaces in your words like notches on wood
endearing stillness
till a sprawl of irregular "I love you's" spill truth like a stream
                                                                                   run full
a tear-choked gaze in a sighing-room 
                                   tugging us to earthy touching

our commitment
inhabiting green-garden parts of a world
tireless in its defining
pushing past preconceptions
snared by the peace of pressing one to one
fluorescent part of gifted chemistry, 
                                              claimed

no soft need to nudge it
no drift to sullen limbs
a saga of expansion 
                  like a coal mine burning underground
where we live
an intimacy even in small tallk
truthfulness finding its bounce, prized like existence
                       still shaping days in words we share
                                                                       and heed
                       in words that pull r e c o v e r y 


Poem composed May 10/2023

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Bill Baker June 10, 2023 at 3:30 PM As your poem expresses, Brain, there is more to recovery than we commonly think. Excellent thought pattern here. Write On! Bill Brian Sambourne June 10, 2023 at 7:32 PM Hello Bill, Thank you for the supportive words regarding my poem. The intimate bedrock of unconditional love is certainly a tremendous boost to anyone's recovery. Be well. Sincerest regards, Brian

Sotto Poet May 31, 2023 at 12:00 PM The significance of the words and how they are presented hold great importance. Congratulations on your impressive win. This poem demands multiple readings to ensure that the ideas expressed both explicitly and implicitly are fully understood and appreciated. Best regards, Brian. Brian Sambourne June 1, 2023 at 7:41 PM Thank you, Lassad. I was attempting a write where love, bonding vows, precarious health issues imbue the couple relationship with vulnerability. Hence the truthfulness of sincere statements of love also include an awareness that recovery has slender threads indeed. Be well. Thank you for your visit + supportive words. Cheers Brian

Paul Callus May 28, 2023 at 2:14 AM This is a poem which requires reading more than once in order that the thoughts it contains on the cover and in between lines do not go to waste, Brian. The words and presentation both hold a meaning. ~ Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul Brian Sambourne May 28, 2023 at 6:29 AM Hello Paul, I appreciate your thoughtful appraisal of my poem. It didn't garner a high placement perhaps because of the ambiguity in the relationship described. However, your voice that the lines hold meaning are most encouraging. All the best, Brian

Edward Ibeh May 20, 2023 at 7:06 AM Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautifully composed poem, Brian:-) Bravo! Brian Sambourne May 20, 2023 at 2:15 PM Many thank you's for the recognition, Edward. I hope that you are well. Sincerest regards, Brian

Sara Kendrick May 16, 2023 at 8:30 AM Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. I get a feeling of passion being penned onto the page. Thank you for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. Sara Brian Sambourne May 16, 2023 at 9:33 AM Hello Sara, Always a pleasure to read your work, creative + thoughtful. Thank you for the comments here on my posting. Sincerest regards, Brian

Daniel Turner May 10, 2023 at 6:26 PM VERY NICE! Written in you own unique style, Brian. Ain't no love like true love:) Brian Sambourne May 10, 2023 at 6:36 PM Greetings Daniel, Supportive words are much appreciated. Thank you for your drop by + thumbs up. I hope that you are well. Brian

Sand Blown May 10, 2023 at 3:58 PM ....goodt one......so if one 'in time ate truth....fullness'....then their....'commit meant'....if any 'exist-tense' be....then it becomes a 'still nest'........stan Brian Sambourne May 10, 2023 at 5:54 PM Hello Sand Blown Thank you for your drop by + comment. Indeed, in an intimate relationship we do build a nest. Be well. Please keep your unique voice. Cheers, Brian