Splashing in the puddles of love

a compilation poem -- I think it passes the no pink bar test ...

I wake with you on my mind
the rational side of me
that knows the now
that cannot be
still wants
you
in my bed
not just
in my head.
there are a million reasons
things are perfect
just as they are
but I still
can't help
wishing
on that
star.

in the heart of you
there is a question
burning
what makes your love stay?

when you leave me
soaked in
a puddle
stray tears of pure
emotion

I know why you do

after a perfect night
rolled into morning
encore finish
replay in my mind

louder
I hear you

warmer
I feel you

sink into me

when you leave me
in a puddle

I know why you do

but sometimes,
I wish
you would stay

Author's Note

Reviews

[Pryde Foltz]

Sublime pen ... romantic love doth inspire thee. No pink bar test?

[Lyn Anderson]

I think there isn't a bar warranted with this one, although the matureRatings police may disagree.

[Pryde Foltz]

I was curious what a 'pink bar test' is. It is new term for me. Ans yes ... I would not label it mature ... you are speaking in metaphors ... if the young set know what you are talking about they didn't get it from you:)

[Pryde Foltz]

ahh ... slow here ... pink ... as in pretty in pink:):):)

[Pryde Foltz]

The question was sincere ... I did not know what a pink bar test was. Any offence taken was not meant.

[Lyn Anderson]

Oh my goodness, I thought the question was sincere from the onset.:)

[V]

Such a sensual and soft, lovable poem. I really enjoyed reading for I could relate so much to your lines, especially lines 1-9. Very nice poem.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you very much. I look at these poems, and it amazes me the point I am at in my life.

[V]

That's great that it is amazing you. It was a pleasure to read.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

A morning is always colder on the heart after a night of hot passion.
Nice work as always.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you very much.

[barleygirl]

I might be in too morose a state of mind to truly embrace your fine word crafting here. Some days it seems that every thing you click on to read ends up being a sadness-provoking message . . . so your poems of being left & longing here are really resonating right now.

The first one is my life story, still dreaming of things I've already decided are not good for my spirit. The third one reminds me of how, becuz we know why a person must leave (or is otherwise not being a good supportive friend), we don't feel justified in speaking of how much it hurts. Like we're supposed to turn off that "true response" switch, just becuz we know or understand where the abandonment comes from. So true-to-life, as your writing always is! (((HUGS)))

[Lyn Anderson]

I understand how that is sometimes. There was a time I hated love poetry and balked at love songs, as they didn't bring me to a great place. Not so much things not good, but things not NOW - longing yes, but happiness and acceptance too. Thank you. xo.

[Ana Papaya]

the first one speaks to me of wanting that 'next level' which depending on what level you're at could be moving in or maybe marriage. when things are going well we can't help but wonder and want the 'more'. It's natural growth. The last one was very moving. Wanting someone to stay when they have to go. But you can't keep them, only trust that they will keep coming back. (until you reach the next level and they're their 24/7?)

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, it isn't sadness, but reality and understanding. Thank you.

[Ana Papaya]

You're welcome.

[Alfred Kukitz]

And so he leaves.........your mind reaches for him, your heart surrounds his soul but, as always, reality finds a way to take control. Sweet write KL!

Regards,
Al

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much for popping in.

[Shabeeh Haider]

Love has no explanation, no reason. Why is someone so precious? This question often cannot be answered.
A beautiful longing can be felt in this poem. I love the flow and smoothness of each line.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for your kind review.

[Bacchus]

tender longing here
i really like this one

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you very much.

[redzone]

I have enjoyed reading your poems Kl, all of them... but this one is one of your best I believe and one of my favorites... your words are felt, felt deeply.. the emotion and love are tangible and just fly from the page.. it is a poem you can get lost in the knowing yet wanting and needing more and stated nicely in the "puddles"... and it is a fair question KL, that middle, one that will eventually need an answer I think...

not sure what you mean in your note about passing the no pink test, but for me, the poem and the way you feel about him, passes any and every test!!!

redzone

[Lyn Anderson]

I meant the dreaded Mature tag. :) Thanks I am really happy with this piece.

[Einstein Noodle]

beautifully said ..the leaving does lend a sense of loss and emptiness ... creating the wanting ..complexities of life can keep the staying from happening ..(as well as other "stuff" more selfish) the two choose ..one to knock the other to open ... the interludes spectacular ... and then the longing .. until the next knocking comes ;)
really like your poem KL ... its a wonderful place for some people ... warmth, love, and honesty tumbling up together ... no strings ..the past has made them too scary
E.

[Lyn Anderson]

You get it. You really do. We are never really apart, not in an emotional sense. For now, this is the best either of us can muster, and it is always worth the days between (that sounds like a poem to me) -- and I am off ...:)

[Einstein Noodle]

off and running! :)

[Lyn Anderson]

done and up!