The Blank White Page

you drew me back
childhood friends
then teenage lovers


inseparable
holding hands
delicate verse
public embraces everywhere

you as parchment
I as pen

it was different then

I don’t know when
but we grew up
grew apart
forgot to care


I wanted a bigger life


years went by
I moved far away
but I never forgot


there were

other lovers

some provided money

some possessed fame

some were just mere distractions

none made me as happy as you


I am so thankful that we are one again

but I’m so scared


you have changed

or have I


you don’t seem to get me anymore


I need to know 

my words
 
still speak to you

still pleasure you

still bleed my spirit into you


am I being foolish
 

I feel self-conscious

your criticism makes me cry


But my love, I adore you

you hold all of the purity left inside me



I will never leave you alone again
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Faulkner Avatar
September 18, 2018 at 3:07 PM
'You hold all the purity left inside me,' - that resonates with me!
Rigoler Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Dear Gabrielle, I don't take to confessional poetry unless it's extra-ordinary and your poem is! Some of your thoughts are quite original. Furthermore there's little of the usual cloying and syrupy sentiments usually found in less talented writers. Best to you in your writing endeavors, and many thanks for stopping by to read my humor / M
Jordan Avatar
September 6, 2018 at 4:14 PM
Maurice, thank you for your kind words! Have a wonderful evening!
Sietesantos Avatar
August 11, 2018 at 6:45 PM
WOW! I love your style and what you write - so powerful and deep! I'm captivated! Best regards. Pandita
Jordan Avatar
August 11, 2018 at 7:34 PM
Pandita, you are so kind! Thanks XOXO
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