Love

only this
dinner together
most of the time
                while we watch 
                the world stretch
through the
cracks of boredom
and we sift our problems
                with the world's
                to make our lives
appear perfect
or more stainless steel
and unmarred than most
                when in reality
                our lives together
are white-bread
garden-variety
dime a dozen
                that's love

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Messoh Vincent

Date: 6/10/2016 11:11:00 AM

An interesting way to paint love... so touching. I surely love this my dear brother.

Susan Walker

Date: 1/3/2016 4:22:00 PM

This poem tells a full story. It pulls the reader in and doesn't let go until the end. It makes me take a breath in when I've read the whole thing. That's my definition of a good poem. Excellent and complete.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/31/2015 9:05:00 AM

- A lovely poem, Robyn - Happy new year ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Robyn Campbell
Date: 12/31/2015 10:06:00 AM

Thank you, Anne Lise. Happy New Year. I hope it's everything you want it to be.

Skat A

Date: 12/31/2015 12:13:00 AM

Hi Robyn, Congratulations on making "the Best New Poets list" :) I'm happy for you. You deserve it, I added you on my fav list since day 2. LOL, and you have not been on here that long. This is an awesome way to start the year. By the way, you are number two on the best new poet list. How awesome is that? Take Care. **SKAT**

Robyn Campbell
Date: 12/31/2015 10:08:00 AM

SKAT, thanks for telling me. I never checked because I never dreamed.... It makes me feel so good. It is a great way to start the new year. You've been on my fav poet list too. Hug, hug, hug. I miss you. :(

Skat A

Date: 12/30/2015 12:18:00 AM

Love is gold, I find your verse to be very interesting. HUGS... SKAT

Robyn Campbell
Date: 12/30/2015 10:10:00 AM

SKAT, it is gold. But after so many years, it can become usual. You know? XOXO