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Less Equals More
by Genevieve Sturrockyou gave me a gift once
kind words softly spoken
and a featherlight caress
i carry it within me
a spark, a glimmer
of a promise made
at the end of us
unbidden
but not
unwelcome
over the years it has remained
hidden away from
the darkness of my world
i pull it out and
cup my feeble hands
around its warmth
just to remember
that once
for a moment
i was loved
and within its glow
come thoughts of you
unbidden
but not
unwelcome
memories of a time
less complicated
less painful
just less 02/07/2007
Author's Note: through the long distance of time you remain, as ever, a part of me
Posted on 02/07/2007
Copyright © 2024 Genevieve Sturrock
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Christel Crews on 02/07/07 at 04:20 PM such a sweet, endearing piece! i agree with lori, once you have been loved, you are forever loved b/c that is what lingers throughout the years.. no matter where life takes you. we all need memories of real love to remind us in the hard times :) |
| Posted by Scott Utley on 02/07/07 at 04:56 PM Romance not forgotten. It's written down here like a temple one retreats to as a refuge from the exsquistely executed chaos of today. Very well concieved. Another POTD! |
| Posted by Philip F De Pinto on 02/08/07 at 12:29 PM I remember a song in which there was this line, To Be Loved, Oh What A Feeling, To Loved! This subtle poem conjured back that emotion to me. Thank you, kindly. I needed it so. |
| Posted by Mara Meade on 02/08/07 at 02:47 PM Beautifully expressed! |
| Posted by Rhonda Maneki on 02/08/07 at 03:33 PM A felt a gentle quiet while reading this lovely piece, reflective and hauntingly familiar I think - to most of us. Simply exquisite...
Rhonda |
| Posted by Soulo Jacob Bourgeau on 02/08/07 at 05:44 PM Well written, great form. |
| Posted by Joan Serratelli on 03/07/09 at 12:43 PM Very touching, sweet and heatfelt write! Beautiful. Loved the last staza- in fact, I loved the entire piece |
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