lipstick leftovers

sometimes the things that occur to me

lipstick leftovers
on the cup
remind me                           
of your face.

and when I
think of giving up
I realise
no one else
could wear
my shade.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Fran Marie]

it's nice to feel unique in love.( that only me feeling).. .. a short but powerful piece..

[Lyn Anderson]

thank you very much.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'd like to feel that we're all like that - a one of a kind, just like snowflakes!

[Lyn Anderson]

thank you for your review.

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yea, no one else can fill YOUR shoes! Empowering! Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for your kind review.

[barleygirl]

To me, the secret of a short message like this is to leave the reader with waves of recognition, provoking thoughts & possibilities. This is what you're best at . . . sharing a small moment, but it keeps on giving (((HUGS)))

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. I am now running through my mostly sappy every once in a while annoyed phase of poetry.:)

[barleygirl]

It's hilarious, the way you're lately categorizing your life! *smile*

[Lyn Anderson]

It's actually a little bit of a lesson for me, and I am learning a lot about how I saw things a couple years ago. I am amazed my farmboy stuck with me through this roller coaster. There is a lot to be said for a patient man.:)

[barleygirl]

I am happy for you, to have such a steady partner thru all this . . . & your gratitude is also gratifying to hear (((HUGS)))

[Lyn Anderson]

The angst I felt and insecurity, ups and downs -- the answer is as plain as this simple fact. He is still here.:)

[Vidya Bacchus]

This was so sweet careful cat you are becoming all cute and cuddly lol

[Lyn Anderson]

ha ha, sometimes, Vidya, a cat has to purr ...

[Vidya Bacchus]

Lol umm hmmm purrrrr away my dear :)

[ron]

Aww this was cute and romantic. I love the last stanza...

and when I
think of giving up
I realize
no one else
could wear
my shade.

[Lyn Anderson]

Well at least you saw it as I intended. Other people saw some forlorn poking thru.

[ron]

I guess I'm just abnormal that way :)

[Matching Socks]

A saucy and clever write, with no hint of forlorn. :)
Ok, I cheated and read below, but I still agree with John.

[Lyn Anderson]

Oh, darn, trying to hide the sad, damned thing is poking out like a bad lining on a jacket.:)

[Matching Socks]

Lol. :-). It follows you like a fluffy cloud, you need to turn your face up and blow it away every so often. Often.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A sad and folorn write that also has the power of recovery and self belief!

[Lyn Anderson]

Forlorn? I thought I was being saucy and clever. Damn I hate it when my forlorn shows ...:)