how
dare you smile at me
cause
me curiositytease my heart like a test
take my hand without request
upon your cheek i’d leave a kiss
when you don’t see me
i sigh in comforted bliss
how
dare you look up at me
with
those puppy eyesask of me to share
love without condition,
place your paw upon my knee
to stroke the softness of your hair
as you lay your head
upon the heart of me
and
mamasita, how dare to fill me
with
memories of how you caredyou placed upon my shoulders
a blanket and a warm embrace
you changed my diaper
and combed my hair,
when some called me names
you’d wipe my tears of despair
for the many that did not care
how
dare you interrupt me
depleting
my lungs of breath,speeding a rush of blood
through me and to my head,
my heart palpitates in a race,
not to drown in life but to tread
how
dare you interrupt me with love
this is what
‘thanksgiving’ is to me: my wife, mi mamasita, my pups jaz and jules (i miss
you so much), to friends who are
still by my side and those who have departed but at one moment in time we shared hearts
When we reached a stage so we cannot bear to be interrupted by love... Maybe we should let us be interrupted.. The use of repetition works so well here.
ReplyDeletei enjoy your writing. you inspire thought. the repetition here was intentional because all of us could go on and on about such a welcoming interruption. gracias for stopping by
DeleteLove dares all.
ReplyDeleteyes it does Rosemary. it is that challenge i welcome
DeleteI dig this poem sir. You've got some good ones reaching out to you.
ReplyDeleteGracias Brother
DeleteWonderfully emotive :)
ReplyDeletei was trying a different approach. gracias Sanaa
DeleteSometimes the heart hurts with this much love, right, mi amigo? I so know the feeling. I especially love the part about Jaz and I so know how much you miss your little man, Jules.
ReplyDeletep.s. and your Mamasita, of course. I feel like I know her, since that interview did about her and her little boy. Smiles.
Deletei know mi amiga. gracias
Deletemay your heart, home and plate be full. :)
ReplyDeleteand to you and your love ones, mi amiga. may you have enough !
DeleteThank God for those who dare! You honor them with your words.
ReplyDeletejust in sharing words we dare. gracias, i'm thankful for those who dare
DeleteBravo! I am so happy you dared to write this~ It is wonderful and so, much love is woven into your words~ I am in awe..I think it should be a song.
ReplyDeleteella, you are so kind. if we can all just pass this on, the caring.
Deletemay your day of thanks extend beyond. may you have enough
gracias for visiting
I love the word "mamacita" popping up in the middle of the poem. And your blog is gorgeous. So pleasurable to look at.
ReplyDeleteit is my pleasure to have visits from some who 'dare'. gracias for your kind words, they too are pleasurable to look at
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