Words Like Lovers

The words are
intimate as lovers
in my arms;
I taste each sound
gently in my mouth,
rolled around on
tip of tongue;
try them on for size
one by one,
tracing their shapes
with tender care;
guard them
jealously against
reproach, and
hold them closely
to my heart in
the dark of night.

If not to remember,
then at least to declare,
in this moment:
I felt this.
I was here.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Sambourne Avatar
February 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Such a moving poem on words as lovers that linger in thought and heart long after they are uttered. Beautifully written. Best wishes.
Seeker Avatar
June 21, 2022 at 6:47 PM
Absolutely love this, Aimee!
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March 15, 2022 at 11:15 AM
Lovely pen Aimee, your title attracted me to this as I'm not a free verse fan but I really enjoyed your piece with great depth of insightfulness and fine expression too. Hope you're enjoying life here on PS, it's great to have you onboard. Regards from Scotland, Gordon
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January 5, 2022 at 11:23 AM
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