
I know my words are too simple–
My wholehearted “I love you”
falls short any time I write it.
Yet I feel compelled to release
what’s dwelling inside my heart
lest it consumes me.
I don’t have an elegant pen like others
who write perfect poems
made up of perfect words
enough to make anyone believe in love again.
I make do with simple words–
limited expressions
and undecorated lines.
I honestly don’t know how
I could phrase it any other way.
My transparent “I love you”
is the purest thing I will ever write.
The statements of my heart
are simple
and they are true.
It’s my hope that these honest words
simply convey
how much I will always love you.
First North American Publication Rights with City Limits Publishing in Through Loving Words: Volume 3, A True Love Lasts
I LOVE THIS! Kind of feels like a “perfect poem” with “perfect words” to me. And sometimes I think the undecorated is really the better decoration, the one most worth praising. I prefer simple and minimal most times. And they do say: “All that glitters ain’t gold.” Lots of lines. Adore this: “My transparent “I love you” / is the purest thing I will ever write. “
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Thank you so much Ben! 😊 Your thoughts on this piece are so generous. My favourite line also happens to be the one you adore 👍
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You’re welcome. That’s cool those were y our favorite lines also. And this is a very worthy piece to add to your collection of wonderful poems. 🙂
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Wow! Simply perfect words, Secret. Transparent I love yous are the best thing. Loved it.
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Wow for your lovely comment, it has uplifted this simple heart 💜
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It is always a pleasure, Secret! Your poem uplifted mine.💙🙏🤗
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Simple yet elegant way to put it ST. I love this take on love, sounds more pure and appreciative of the being.
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Uzzawal, great to hear from you. Thank you for your thoughts on this, I wouldn’t have called it elegant… That’s a lovely/encouraging phrase to read my friend.
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It is a perfect poem Secrets. Simply beautiful.
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Thank you so much Her 🙂💜
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Beautifully written Secrets as always ☺️
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Thank you Nick. Your encouragement is appreciated as always 😊
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Bless you. You have so much encouragement, it’s wonderful to see and fully deserved.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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simply elegant, undecorated and beautiful 🙂
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Thank you dear VB
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you are always welcome ST!
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Waooo ❤️ loved it ♥️❤️❤️❤️
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Thanks lovely 💜💜💜
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Beautiful elegant poem… Simply perfect… In love with your words 👌👌👌💕
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Oh thank you so much!
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I love it. this is so pure.
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This is humbly beautiful Bree! Awesome work! 💚
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Really, thank you so much Cassa!!!! This really does mean a lot to me.
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👍👏💚
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