When love loves me

I do not often speak of love
of candle light and snow white doves.
I do not speak of harps and hearts
or Cupid with his golden bow.
But what I do know is that he
my love who nightly shares my bed
and calls my name out in his sleep,
without a trace of shadowed doubt
his love is true and he loves me.

Reviews

[Ookpik]

This is a nice little cut of succinctity, Chris, aptly articulated and carrying a strong sentiment.

I might be interjecting a little with my own image here, but some say that love is like a mirror - held up to our partners so that we might better see ourselves (or, at the very least, the parts of ourselves reflected by them that we enjoy looking at). In other ways, the mirror captures those parts of ourselves that'd seem to've been missing - the other halves, and cornered jigsaws that they've, by some small miracle, somehow found the means to fit.

I prefer the latter, in that analogy, and it's funny that we often come to such realizations after spending the night beside somebody.

Very nice piece of writing, again, and thank you kindly for sharing.

-Ook

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you - Ook for sharing your thoughts. An interesting response, so I thank you again.
read moreThank you - Ook for sharing your thoughts. An interesting response, so I thank you again.

Chris

[Neville]

Whilst scrolling slow, I swear I came across a distinctly warm patch laid write across this particular page .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Did you feel a warm glow Neville :) I hope so. Doesn’t time fly? I can’t believe I wrote this a whole five years ago. Have a very happy super special weekend. Mother’s Day tomorrow. Make sure you treat your girls.

Chris

[red93]

Like this a lot Chris with its shades of Classic Love Poems - particularly the line 'without a trace of shadowed doubt'.

[Chris Shaw]

An oldie out for an airing Tony. Pleased you enjoyed the brevity here. Sometimes less is more. Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Chris

[butterfly]

a beautiful love poem Chris :) thanks for sharing

[Chris Shaw]

And thank you butterfly for fluttering by to read these words. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

Many times men don’t say I love you with poetry and romance but rather with actions in how they take care of you and that is what truly matters in the end

[Chris Shaw]

How true PB. Actions always speak louder than words. Thank you for stopping bý to consider this piece of brevity.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

You are most welcome. I like be reading your poetry new and old

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you PB. I like to share my older poems, give them an airing. Each one of them posted has taken considerable time to write. I don't post anything unless it reaches a level I feel worthy of sharing.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

Mine take anywhere from a half an hour to days. It all depends on my brain. I’m meticulous on making sure the feel and emotion is the way I want it

[Melinda McQueen]

Awww this is a sweet write. It is a great thing to be loved. I enjoyed this.

[Chris Shaw]

It surely is a great thing to be loved. Nothing better Melinda. Thank you fir stopping by.
read moreIt surely is a great thing to be loved. Nothing better Melinda. Thank you fir stopping by.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

You never feel more alive and free when you are loved by someone. I love the vulnerability of this peace.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dale. Am old poem out for an airing. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. I don't often do romance.

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

To know--beyond doubt--such a thing is, to say the least, an immense comfort.
You're both so very fortunate.
Reassuring read, good poetess.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jimmy for this lovely review. Much appreciated.

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Beautiful - and such simplicity is all we need to know- lucky lady of love🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kelly for your review. Much appreciated. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

All is good as it should be life goes on we live learn but most of all need to love?? Blessing🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Love is indeed a blessing if we have it. Take care of you Kelly :)

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[Einstein Noodle]

you know Christine... I don't often get personal about it either ;) but boy oh boy ... your man calling your name out in his sleep has got it made :))))))))))))))))))))) i love the simple honest straight forward quality of this poem .. its fully packed with gentle enduring accepting love .. beautifully stated my friend!
E.

[Chris Shaw]

You are spoiling me Mr E. Two visits in a day, and that has indeed made mine a happy one. Many thank yous for your thoughts.

Chris