Romance in a tool box

sometimes life isn't the way you thought it would be and that's okay

the one thing he didn't get

In his attempt to break her,
he demanded everything,
down to the last screw in the wall.
She gladly forked it over
in exchange for her freedom.
and he lost the one thing,
he wanted most of all.
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the little details

some girls like candy,
or jewellery, or roses.
she prefers a man who's handy,
and isn't into poses.
one who pays attention
to the little details.
he knew what she needed,
a hammer and nails.

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tool kit

a tool kit
brings me
to tears.
only you
would understand.

You listen
with your ears
and give
with your
heart.

You talk
your calm
into me
like no one else
can.

You see me
with your eyes
and fix me
with your
hands.

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Author's Note

A tool box could be the least, or the most, romantic gift in the world. It all depends on where you've been and what that tool box means.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

The whole divided into three sweetly laid parts! There are touches of worded gold here, '.. he knew what she needed, .. .. a hammer and nails.' Seems it's not exactly what but how and why behind the scenes.

'You listen .. .. .. .. You talk .. .. .. .. You see me .. .. ' plus.. all the words attached, between and beyond say it in their own special way. Your thoughts here are more than lyrical.

[Lyn Anderson]

It never is about the gift, but the reasons why. :)

[barleygirl]

I am very much enamored by people who are handy with fixing or making things. It can be like an aphrodisiac. I love the way you've described this in the 2nd & 3rd parts of your posting here. Good rhyming on #2. Love the entirety of #3.

As for the first part of this posting, it's very intensely stated & relatable. It reminds me of those women I've known who forsake any compensation they may well deserve, just wanting to get the hell out of a bad situation. Also, I like the way it's slightly sympathetic of those bumbling beasts that drive the best thing they ever had, out of their lives, not realizing their other demands have been ridiculous & impossible.

[Lyn Anderson]

I am thankful for your thorough and thoughtful review. They really are a sequence of events which escaped some readers. I understand why, yet this piece is important to me, in my personal journey. Thank you again.

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A tool is only as good as the one using it. You have used yours to create distinct and profound art :)
I loved the poignant brevity of them all

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for your kind words. I am blessed to find peace in the most unique of all places.

[Lydia Shutter]

Nothing like a "handy man" is there? A man who listens to your words and see through to your heart...yes, that is the man who is a keeper. Sweetly romantic words here. Lovely. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, Lydia, I appreciate it, and glad you understand its intent.

[Ruth]

Really meaningful KL. A tool box has a nostalgia quality to it, a method of healing and fixing, attention to details, not a mere overwashing of simple flowers or such...as always, superb hon :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, I appreciate it. I love the understanding in your review.

[Bacchus]

freedom.
to give it all to get it.
so striking this tale of wanting even the screws in the wall.
- i almost didn't want to read more.
I like this one on it's own.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. It is a progression, from old to new. So yes, in a sense they are separate.

[Ted Kniffen]

KL, as usual your writing is very poignant. You write wonderful poetry about love, and not all love stories have happy endings. What begins with a skip and a jump, quite often ends with a slip and a thump, and all that is left are memories, good and bad. These three are very good. Good write.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for the lovely review. Stanza 3 is the happy after 1 and realisation 2. It is a journey, figuring out that what we imagined romance to be can be something much different than we were taught to expect.:)

[1VJ]

I like them all, especially the last verse. Those simple things that get lost in translation mid relationship's preoccupation and neglect. 'See me, feel me, touch me, heal me'. :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, thank you, and sometimes, one relationship gives way to one much better.:)

[Lorry]

This is brilliant KL, I love how the trilogy comes back around on itself ending where you started and starting where you end, only with a different perspective, or maybe a different person in mind...As well as the fact they three verses work on their own too.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. Most definitely a different person. hence the change from him to you, which was a natural progression in my work over the years. When the person in your life starts talking about HIM and then the you that was you becomes a him, you are now only a him and she has a new you.:)

[Lorry]

Writing that down so I remember :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

This is extraordinary, Kara. You have such a distinctive style, and class!

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, you are too sweet.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I think of the great country song "What Mattered Most" after I read this fine write. I enjoy how you broke it down into three sections.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks, I appreciate it. :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are most welcome.