Hold my hand and talk to me (Love poem #5)

Love poetry

 

Hold my hand and talk to me
 I’ll listen and laugh
  and wipe away your tears.

The sound of your voice when
 you tell anecdotes
  your hopes, your fears.

 

You catch me on one of my good days

Rain has stopped, the scent hangs in the air

Would you love me still in the autumn;
would you love me when I’m not there?

 

Hold my hand and talk to me
 sing me some praises
  give me some strength

I’m not half the man that I should be
 not even a fraction
 not even one-tenth.

 

I catch you as you’re about to fall
into a wintry, wind-stricken night

The stars are there, behind the clouds

They whisper: it’s alright.

 

Author's Note

thanks for reading. i'm still not doing great, i am suffering from a psychosis and i haven't been able to reply to everyone or read many of your posts. i promise i will get back on to that asap. i really want to be there for everyone and enjoy your works but i'm not living in this dimension right now. thank you again for reading and sorry i can't reciprocate straight away but i will be back soon! looking forward to seeing your names again.

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Another superb love poem...testing her love at various seasons, times...reassuring her of your love at any time...even when the stars are behind the clouds...let me know that I am the man for you..."sing me some praises".... everyone need a little TLC once in a while...A very caring, touching love poem with many layers...Well done
Warmly, B

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

there's a bit of give and take in this work, which i think is really romantic. reassurance is something people need to hear. there's too much betrayal these days and so i wanted to make the reader feel safe, jut a little bit.

[Betty Hermelee]

you are very welcome Ern🌷
Warmly, B

[Desert Knave]

I like this one a lot. Sometimes love needs little more than a hand to hold and some reassurance. ~Jim

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thanks Jim. i think asking for help is a sign of love, and being asked for help is something reassuring.

[Joli Dy]

There is vulnerability here, the willingness to lay bare personal flaws to the one who loves you. There is a willingness to be leaned on, even in weakness. It's lovely.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

yes, and i hope more people will learnt to do this. i see so many people unwilling or unable to open up and it brings a pain to my chest. thanks for reading, and the comment!

[Starr]

I found this touching in a sense, and deep emotions in this write.
I felt this, nicely written

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thanks Starr. this one was written on one of my good days. the Love Poem series are all like this.

[Red Brick Keshner]

The good days are always the best for this! And the bad days, well… we muddle through them the best we could… drawing on each other’s strength. Spring is on it’s way.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thanks Red. it sure is like that.

[Amy R]

This poem portrays a deep bond between two individuals, emphasizing the importance of support and understanding in a relationship.

Your language choice is conversational and intimate, with phrases like "Hold my hand" and "talk to me" creating a direct appeal to the listener.

Was written really well. Thanks for sharing. -Amy

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thanks Amy. i was thinking about how little reassurance people get these days, and so i thought about writing down the words we ought to be saying to each other. it's not that we lack the vocabulary, it's we don't trust ourselves enough.

[Amy R]

True, thank you for sharing your true authentic pieces with us all. Keep well 🤗

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

Dear Ern,
This piece captures the human need to be accepted unconditionally.
You are a brilliant and empathetic writer.
I wish you health, an endless flow of symbiotic love and a steady hand to keep sharing your wonderful works.
Happy Holidays

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

Thank you so much. Happy holidays to you as well. im very glad you felt what i felt while writing this.

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

Your words painted clear pictures.

[lov]

A longing for a connection that last longer than my sad days. Longer than the days we can`t be a good person. Longing for a connection that sees through my sadness and anger.
Something that gives us time to unfold.

thank you for your words.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

im really glad that this poem reached you. i meant to say these words to someone who really needs to hear it. there is too much selfishness in the world, and i wanted to let people know there are genuinely caring and encouraging people here. i try to be one of them, although, i know my limitations.

[lov]

for me, this poem is a perfect witness for your empathy and kindness towards the people.
read morefor me, this poem is a perfect witness for your empathy and kindness towards the people.

even if your words are unspoken, just written.

[emmajoygreen]

However your health, sir, you still have the wonderful gift of words, their meaning and touch.Whether or not those words above are for a special person, they are the finest and most beautiful gift you can give.. truly beautiful: ' I catch you as you’re about to fall .. into a wintry, wind-stricken night .. The stars are there, behind the clouds.. They whisper: it’s alright.' To pass help and kindness to another being when feeling insecure yourself is more than a token of empathy and affection, sir. Such fine writing - and more.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thanks emma. yes, we say 'i love you' too casually, but we should instead say 'i will be there for you.' i think that's missing in our current practical language. in this poem, the persona is filling that gap, telling his lover that not only do i love you i will take care of your needs.

[emmajoygreen]

Very true. But we should be kind and thoughtful to everyone. Although many others don't really deserve kindness, their behaviour is so negative or cynical or hurtful.. is hard to permanently 'turn the other cheek' and own stupidity and hurt reacts badly, That said, guess I refer to my own thoughtless behaviour. We need to think and debate perhaps... 'How to behave as a human being was meant to. Can Mankind walk in the reflection of sainthood? Wishing you a happy and peaceful day, sir.

[John the Baptist]

The last verse makes the poem. It is something one dealing with pain really needs to hear.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thank you John for the comment. i'm glad this spoke to you.

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

Love should be unconditional.
As love progresses, we both light each other’s fire.
We are each other’s ride or die.
Your depiction of love is wholesome.
Thank you for sharing Ern

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

i absolutely agree. thank you for the comment.

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

You’re welcome Ern