Lucilla Carrillo Poet Free verse

Of Love I Ask

Of Love I Ask

Who do we ask 
love from? Who do 
we expect love 
from? It is hard to 
say, when as a 
child you never felt 
it. I don't 
remember a hug, 
or a kiss, or 
anyone showing 
me love.



If I were a child 
again,
from my parents - 
I would like hugs 
and kisses. As a 
grownup I would 
ask for good advice 
and understanding. 
to me that would 
be love.

No criticism - we 
get enough of that 
from other people. 
I would ask for 
support from my 
family. A family 
should be together 
in the good and 
the bad.

From my mate I 
would want some 
tender loving care, 
supposing that he 
loved me. I would 
also want 
truthfulness, no 
lies and above all 
faithfulness.

As a very young 
child I learned that 
I was not suppose 
to ask for 
anything, so I 
don't. We should 
never have to ask 
for love. Love is a 
gift that not 
everyone can 
give... 

06/29/2014
By Lucilla M. 
Carrillo

Note: Just another 
small part of my 
life.

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John Fleming February 23, 2015 at 1:51 AM I never thought i would read about a life that so mirrored my own childhood like that expressed in you poem...i am stuck for words!! :) john.

Justin Bordner July 11, 2014 at 1:26 PM I believe that the strength of my love has an obligation to kindle the love in others I share life with Lucilla. You speak a truth here that seems sad, yet enlightening. Another divinely thought provoking poem Lucilla! J.A.B. Lucilla Carrillo July 11, 2014 at 3:13 PM Thank you Justin for your kind words My life growing up was not easy.

Casarah Nance July 9, 2014 at 6:44 PM I never got hugs or kisses or any affection growing up either, so now I am overly affectionate, but my husband is not. it does complicate things. I wish I could give you a hug through the computer. Love is a good thing and should be given often *hugs* Lucilla Carrillo July 10, 2014 at 10:16 PM Hi Casarah; Thanks for reading. I too try to give my family all the love that I can.

Robert Nehls July 1, 2014 at 2:57 PM It is so hard for some to show the love that they feel. It is such a confusing and delicate subject, and the children often suffer because of it. We learn so many things as children. You have come to the right place to receive love and caring. You are special and you are the recipient written hugs and kisses. Take care my lovely friend.... Robert. Lucilla Carrillo July 10, 2014 at 10:13 PM Thank you robbery for reading this poem. I know that I am not the only one that has been through this. life teaches us many lessons. Lucilla Carrillo July 1, 2014 at 3:11 PM Robert; Thanks for your beautiful comment. Many blessings.

Vera Duggan June 30, 2014 at 7:21 PM Oh Lucilla if you were here with me now I would give you a big hug and a kiss, nothing better than a lovely big hug, I get one from Peter every morning and it makes my day, I do believe that love is a gift, so sad that you felt you had to write about this, we all love you my dear, Take care......Vera........ Lucilla Carrillo June 30, 2014 at 8:15 PM Thank you Vera; yes my life was hard, but all that changed. My husband always showed me love. Every morning he gave me a kiss and told me he loved me. at night before we went to bed - he did the same. Now my friends show me their love, like you guys. may God feel your life with blessings.

David Williams June 30, 2014 at 4:34 PM Lucilla I can relate to this, very well chosen words, I like it...David Lucilla Carrillo June 30, 2014 at 5:32 PM Thank you David, now I know that I am not the only one. as a grownup - I would not tell someone I loved him if it wasn't true.

Andrea Dietrich June 30, 2014 at 2:53 PM gosh, this makes me feel sad for you that your parents did not make you feel loved. I had kind of a messed up family life, but the love was real and I loved our family life! Hope you are taking it easy and getting stronger. Lucilla Carrillo June 30, 2014 at 4:01 PM Thank you Andrea. My parents that raised me did love me in their own way. They just didn't show it.

Eileen Manassian June 30, 2014 at 12:02 PM Lucilla...my sweet dear friend. How you touched my heart strings with this write. I came from a family where love was very real. I learned to expect it. You are right. Not everyone knows how to love or speaks the same love language. Loved this peace. Thinking of you. <3 Lucilla Carrillo June 30, 2014 at 12:35 PM Thank you so much for your nice comment. When I had my daughter I tried to give her all the love I could. Kids need to feel that someone loves them.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 30, 2014 at 3:57 AM - Give love should be as natural as eating and drinking ---- and we all need it! - Lovely poem Lucilla my dear friend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Lucilla Carrillo June 30, 2014 at 12:36 PM You are so right, but not all people know how to express love and that is sad.

Tim Smith June 29, 2014 at 11:32 PM It was the same way in my household. No signs of affection... I changed that and tell my kids I love them and I hug and kiss them....love Tim Lucilla Carrillo June 29, 2014 at 11:37 PM Thanks Tim for reading. You are doing the right thing. blessings for you and your kids.