The Colors of True Love

Before I thought roses,
gift wrappers, and high-
heels which were red
symbolized love,
until when I met you.

I found your love to be raw
and real; it had no romantic exaggerations
or emotional icings. You loved me
as I was, even after I removed the mask
that hid the real me.

There was no more red in my mind
to define love;
I saw everything as it was in our
love. I saw our love in black and white....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Haight Avatar
June 10, 2016 at 8:27 PM
Teddy, congratulations on your HM placement in 'the colors of love' contest. A very lovely poem. Sandra
Kimathi Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 2:54 AM
Thank you so much for your applause, Sandra!! *^_^*
Andresen Avatar
June 10, 2016 at 5:17 PM
- Congratulations on your beautiful poem, Teddy - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kimathi Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 2:52 AM
Thank you so much Anne Lise!! *^_^*
Onclaud Avatar
June 7, 2016 at 5:48 PM
lovely in black and white.. i am impressed, teddy!..huggs
Kimathi Avatar
June 8, 2016 at 6:20 AM
Thanks Nette!! *^_^*
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