I ain't asking for much

no beauty or pearls here

I never needed 
promises neither
of us believe
we can keep,

I don't want much 
more than arms
softly in to
I can weep.

ain't asking
for forevers,
that's always
a lie.

just want
a little more
than a temporary
high.

Author's Note

sorry -- no embed or Youtube I can find on this one.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bryan-Laurier-The-Lost-Acres/9605969572?sk=app_204974879526524&ref=page_internal

Reviews

[therisa]

Wish
I could give you
What you need
Without a second thought
To myself
KL.

For you deserve
More than this
Life has dealt you.

Maybe
This marks
A new beginning
You have sought
Without realizing it.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. I am in the midst of emotional turmoil that has more to do with circumstances beyond my control than my reality. Writing helps. And so do the lovely friends I have met here.

[therisa]

Your welcome, KL. I understand, and hope for the best, for you and your family. You're so right, about the writing and the people, here.

[AprilRN1210]

never heard of that song.. it is pretty cool.. have to admit.. am a rocker by nature, can't help it, so when saw the title this song immediately popped into my head.. can't help it.. lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPiFI49D5I8

now, on to this poem.. first off, it is short, concise, brilliantly expressed, and powerful...(yet has a level of vulnerability layered within the strength---which isn't easy to do.)... the ending as always is a knock out.. I can relate to all but the second stanza... agree wholeheartedly with the forevers being a lie.. at least in my experiences.. anyway.. love every line and meaning in those three stanzas.. torn on the other.. either way, outstanding writing as always girl.. very powerful.

[Lyn Anderson]

Yeah well been having some weepy days not typical of me as of late. More to do with issues out of my control.

[AprilRN1210]

I can understand that.. It is just a layer that I don't easily show nor share.. ((hugs)) to ya.. I have small arms but they are strong ma'am:)
here any dang time you need em... they are good at fetching drinks as long as you start before me we should be good.. lol

[realmwriter]

All I ever ask for is someone to love me unconditionally and to challenge me in ways that I cannot challenge myself. I am content in knowing, that I have found that someone. This certainly speaks to that. Elegant and to the point.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you sir for popping in

[realmwriter]

You are welcome.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

wow this is so good...so well expressed...

and it isn't asking for too much...just not a hit and run.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you as always appreciated

[Rene Salinas]

Commitment yeah really ellusive thing. What we say in front of the altar and later while we are complately wasted is not exactly based in a lot of wisdom. How quickly we for get without even going into the realm of faithfullness. Yet you let us know that you want commitment and not just a fleeting passing thing.

Could the right candidate please step up to the podium please?

Thankyou

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. As always.

[Trace]

Sometimes the promise is easier to keep when it is made with someone that loves you as much as you love them

Enjoyed this

Trace

[Lyn Anderson]

Perhaps. Truth told I wouldn't know. It's always been uneven one way or the other

[Coyote Poetry]

Nice use of thoughts. It is sad we learn to accept less with age and time. I believe we learn. Real love is a person willing to accept our good days and bad days without complaining. Thank you my dear friend for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks. I just loved that song when I heard it.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[wordman]

I think this is all we can expect from life

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you very much

[ayesha gupta]

short and beautiful. you have limited the "wants", making it seem so real..and true. there is no greed of wanting more love in this poem which makes it so unique. thanks for sharing your awesome poetry.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for the lovely words.