JC Brul Poet Free verse

The Answer

Once in my life
As I learned
the art of loving,
I started painting...
and from the gentlest
to the wildest stroke
of my bare hands,
I made a portrait
of my man.

Then I told myself
I would love only
one that surely
match that epitome, 
my man of chivalry.

Then you came...
People asked me, 
why do I love you?
Oh, I didn't even know why.

So I asked the stars
sparkling from afar 
in one moonless night;
Why do I love you?
And from the vastness
of the sky
I saw a falling star...

And here in front of me,
a stone that glitters
though unpolished.

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Darlene De Beaulieu June 28, 2020 at 2:48 PM Hello JCB Burl, Question: "Why do I love him?" Answer: You feel it in your heart. Enjoy your day my friend.

Silent One June 21, 2020 at 6:32 AM wow... this one is a great use of metaphor.. I guess we can pain the prettiest painting, but it will never be perfect...

Aditi Mishra June 17, 2020 at 6:31 AM Wow! Such poignant words full of raw emotions. You are a magical poet. Love your muse. Much love. God bless you :)

Funom Makama June 15, 2020 at 3:50 PM Remarkable lines, true words, amazing piece from a very deep and wise mind. I love every bit of this. Great work

Kai Michael Neumann June 14, 2020 at 4:44 AM Beautiful. Kind wishes, Kai

Malabika Ray Choudhury June 12, 2020 at 6:04 PM Wow! What a lovely piece, JCB! Painting love in a unique way - so much depth! Awesome!

Harry Horsman June 12, 2020 at 12:51 AM Love this wonderful yet unique poetry...

Gordon Mcconnell June 10, 2020 at 3:34 PM Such a lovely piece JCB, really amazing who we think we would love but then life turns that around. Have a great day, Gordon

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 9, 2020 at 6:02 PM You have created a beautiful painting of love with your words, JCB. I love the sentiment and a FAVE for me! Blessings, Rhonda xx

Andrea Dietrich June 9, 2020 at 2:28 PM this is SO cool. You just don't know who you will end up with, and it may be someone nothing like you ever expected. Delightful!

John Watt June 9, 2020 at 11:41 AM A very touching, honest, and loving word painting, my friend. Well done ~ John

Vijay Pandit June 9, 2020 at 7:02 AM WOW! This is so awesome, brilliant write, JCB!! I am saving it in my FAVES.

Kim Rodrigues June 9, 2020 at 5:16 AM Love it!