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

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Wow! This is amazing.
Kudos for this lovely piece,
Here it tells a secret of love,
That myself could never imagined.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Kay for your lovely review and visit. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Mrudula Rani]

That love is your personal heaven, Chris. from where we don't share details with the others; out side world has no room in that deeply personal life, it is extremely intimate and sacred.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Mrudula thank you so much for your wonderful review. Your visit much appreciated.

Chris

[Jade]

This is so wonderful, Cupid needs to awake my hubby up a bit.
Enjoyed this write.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Brandie Jade. I appreciate your visit. Hope all is good in your world.

Chris

[Jade]

yeah not too bad, just getting older. I am back for a while. tired of being busy all the time.

[Chris Shaw]

You have to balance things out, :) all work and no play isn't good for ya.

[Jade]

i know I am finding that out as I am getting older. Too many snap crackle and pops.

[Chris Shaw]

:).................

[Gee]

Beautiful the words, beautiful such love :))
Hi Christine, feet up and relaxing ??

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Gee. Yes feet up, having a drink and admiring the Brixham views. It is a beautiful evening. Thank you so much for calling on this love poem. I very rarely write them. Only on special occasions.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

to have this certainty...just to know...and never doubt the mate's love...priceless.

really like the positive thoughts expressed here...a love poem that is full of contentment.

[Chris Shaw]

This is as close to a love poem I'll get Jacob. I can't pen all that romantic stuff that other poets do so well. Many thanks for your appreciation and understanding of these lines.

Chris

[Edie Blue Starfish]

So beautiful Chris.:)
Strong love.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Edie. Your thoughts really welcome.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Dear Chris, a amazing poem for love. I do agree. Love is the one, who is near us and make us feel special. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Coyote for visiting this little love poem. Most appreciated.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Chris.

[Robert Trakofler]

A good love is something I just feel... like the warmth from the first sip of coffee it spreads a trickle of warm sensation outwards thru my chest encompassing all it touches outwards like your lines just did to my heart in such a simple expression resonating in mine... P.S. if i saw a cupid with his golden bow i would get out my bug spray and fly swatter what horrid sight that would be, dear god!:)

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Bunny I have you pictured firmly in my mind now with your bug spray and fly swatter :)) I am so pleased these lines hit that big heart of yours. Thank you for your warm review and gave a lovely day. So appreciate your visits.

Chris

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

You're welcome.

[kitty]

Good to know that when you give of your love it is returned ~ best twofold! This makes a perfect partnership ...the giving and the taking. Sentimental piece. Thank you for sharing.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks kitty for your lovely review. Have a good day.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

What a safe place to be Chris. People who find love given and returned for many loyal years of forgiveness and understanding and endurance and joy are indeed fortunate and you capture the sentiment in this lovely tight little piece.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John for your lovely review. Pleased you appreciated the sentiment in this little poem..read moreThank you John for your lovely review. Pleased you appreciated the sentiment in this little poem..

Chris