Another poem inspired by a song plus my life experience! Who would I be without music? This poem is brought to us by the lovely Cleo Sol’s I Love You, where she sings:
I resonate with that to this day! I feel like in past relationships, people have said everything except that they loved me and it has really taken a toll on me and become a theme in my poetry.
This poem in particular is about being with someone that is afraid to open themselves up to receiving love. I found myself tip-toeing around certain phrases and actions so that they could feel comfortable in their indecision.
I heard all the words Except “I love you”. A phrase you seem to avoid You say admiration and adoration To fill the void. Speaking your language I dance around the phrase myself Letting my actions say it for me Out of respect for you And the fears running rampant in your mind. Yet none of it compares To the warmth of the word Love and how it wraps Around your heart Comforting your soul. A feeling that for me, Never gets old Yet I’m willing to go without Because I know you have your doubts And I’m trying to give you time To get comfy with the idea of being mine. So when you’re ready, my love, We’ll take baby steps in saying those 3 words Like asterisks on the vowels And no I won’t find it foul Just a little silly with a small hint of pity Because you’re so scared to open up And experience my love.
The line where I said asterisks in the vowels is based on the person I was seeing at the time being scared of saying I love you for whatever reason. He sent me a text that said:
For context, I think we were 18 at the time. We had both been through some weird and traumatic relationships so we had baggage. I don’t fault him, but looking back at it, it was silly so I wrote about it.
As always, take what resonates and leave what doesn’t!
With love, always
Natasha K
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