I am broken without you
shards of glass shifting down the tracks–
you cover me with your warmth,
breaths that I inhale, savoring each one.
I see you in glimpses of light,
waving on the windowsill,
I crave your touch.
It is a blessing to watch you sleep,
smile at you when you wake–
a gift unwrapped with caution.
You are still fragile with me.
Every curve of your body
settles into my embrace,
I will not break you.
I say this as I feel the beats of
your heart sync in time with mine.
You are safe in my care.
Forever is not enough time
with you.
I want ten thousand forevers
and twenty more after.
And even then,
That wouldn’t be enough.
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. ©Lao Tzu
A Cornered Gurl 
This made me cry
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My apologies, Manuel. Thank you for reading.
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Don’t apologize, that just means your words, emotions, touched me deeply.
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Gotcha. 😊
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the deepest essence of love, this whole piece is like a big embrace full of goodness. Amazing what you do with words, how you give them life that we feel so deep ❤ ❤ ❤
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The world would not be so cold and messed up if more were capable of such love. This is so lovely because whilst the speaker is broken she mends the concept with her fierce ability to love.
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Thank you! I love the song and each time I listen to it, I am carried off to a great place, one where I am totally and utterly in deep love. It’s such a beautiful song. I think Eric Benet and Tamia work well together. I appreciate your kind words! ❤
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These are my favourite lines:
“You are still fragile with me.
Every curve of your body
settles into my embrace,
I will not break you.”
This is such a moving piece, Tre.
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Aww, love. Thank you. I appreciate this feedback. 😊
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You’re very welcome, love. 🙂
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Forever is not enough time
with you.
I want ten thousand forevers
and twenty more after.
So beautiful these lines and actually all of them! This deep love always so beautiful! And That quote at the end is my favorite.
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Thank you, Pragal. It is a beautiful quote. It ran through me. I used the song as a prompt, the photo as its helper. That quote… icing on the cake. I am happy this poem is being received well. *big hugs*
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You are so very welcome! Big hugs with Much Love.
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🙂
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My God trE! This is exquisite. I am, like valiant soul, in awe. You are just incredible.
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Thank you very much, Deb! ❤
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I am at awe!
Kudos.🖤
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Aww, thank you, love.
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