Love (Poem)

Love

By Carole Shukle

Love looms like a giant shadow.

He blocks my flight, and touches

me with hands like forged steel.

Like a doe escaping her hunter,

I run, but he captures me in muscled

arms, whispering reassurances.

I hear his rhythmic heartbeat

and fight to control my senses.

I gaze into concerned eyes, searching

for truth, but turn away afraid.

He presses his lips to mine.

Misgivings give way like loose

rock on a cliff. I acquiesce.

His gentle eyes show pleasure knowing

he has joined our souls forever.

Comments: 21

Amanda T. Nov 2, 2007, 4:04pm EDT

I like it!

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Carole S. Nov 2, 2007, 4:09pm EDT

Thanks you, Reena and Amanda. :)

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J W. Nov 2, 2007, 4:27pm EDT

good poem

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Carole S. Nov 2, 2007, 4:39pm EDT

Thank you, JWright.

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Carole S. Nov 3, 2007, 8:15am EDT

Thank you much Day Dreamer. :)

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Little Ego Nov 3, 2007, 2:17pm EDT

cool

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Carole S. Nov 3, 2007, 2:40pm EDT

thanks so much everyone.

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Carole S. Nov 3, 2007, 2:41pm EDT

Wonder why the comments do not line up properly???

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Charlotte Babb Maven-Fairy Godmother Nov 4, 2007, 1:38pm EST

Excellent metaphor--reminds me of Sappho's comparison of love and a serpent, though yours comes out as a release and acceptance.

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Carole S. Nov 4, 2007, 1:54pm EST

Thanks Charlotte.

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Debra H. Nov 4, 2007, 8:02pm EST

nice

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Carole S. Nov 4, 2007, 8:25pm EST

thanks Debra.

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Kieran W. Nov 6, 2007, 6:55pm EST

Carol ~ You have a way of turning words into emotions. Nice poem. Thanks.
PAY IT FORWARD

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Carole S. Nov 6, 2007, 7:29pm EST

Thank you. Kieran.

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Glenda Bixler Nov 7, 2007, 8:48am EST

I liked this...reminded me of a friend...

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Carole S. Nov 7, 2007, 9:07am EST

Thank you Glenda.

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necee t. Nov 7, 2007, 1:26pm EST

hi Carole... that poem is very lovely... great...

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Carole S. Nov 7, 2007, 1:34pm EST

Thanks you Necee.

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