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The Simplicity
Why do I love you?
Well,
Why does the Mockingbird sing, and
Why does the coal smolder?
Why do I love you?
Well,
Why does the flower wilt, and
Why does the star burn?
Why do I love you?
I love you because I simply do.
Just as you are simply beautiful, and
As I am simply crazy for you.
Just as the Moon simply conducts the ocean,
You simply guide my heart.
Just as a princess simply seizes her assassin,
You simply captivate my thoughts.
Just as an incurable disease simply invades a body,
You simply conquer my being.
Just as a prisoner simply notches tallies into stone,
You simply were engraved into me.
Why do I love?
Well, because you are simply the way you are.
But the real question is,
Do you love me?
I too enjoyed this. It had a
I too enjoyed this. It had a nice rounded feel to it. Like a smooth soapstone found in a stream.
Thank you!
That is an excellent comparison!
Enjoyed this very much,
Enjoyed this very much, simply lovely. Reminds me of one I have posted ' You Ask For My Denial', a similar theme. :-) Sue.
Thank you,
Thank you, and I read your poem and it was quite lovely! I'll will be reading some more soon!
Nice Simple Poem
To be loved
is a simple thing.
Just hold your
breath, exhale
slowly, and make
the declaration.
.
:S