Dearly wish I had the courage
To simply tell you, say it in person
Just so I could quickly expunge
But it would, our circumstances, worsen.
...
If I (like you) were an artist,
I would draw a splendid illustration
Out of love, graphite, and stardust
For you, my dear, are my inspiration.
...
If I were a wond'rous sculptor
I would sculpt, with mounds upon mounds of clay
You, my lovely seductor,
I'd sculpt your likeness, sweet, lovely, and gay.
...
But I'm just a humble poet
I'm not a great artist, nor a sculptor
I'm not at all brave, I know it,
So all for you is words without luster.
...
I wish I could offer some more
Than a silly, reckless, humble poem
I wish I could open the door
But I am shy, and left speechless and dumb.
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Cezanne Libellen
I am an ailurophile, xocolatophile, linguaphile, lexophile, and a bibliophile. Writing is my passion. I am currently working on a novel. Subscribe and share my stories if you want to see more of my work!
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Comments (4)
Beautiful, expressive poem Cezanne! 🥹❤️ I really connected with the last stanza. Wonderful job! ❤️
Be but so brave, sweet, young, darling Cezanne The answer can be but no, or a very vibrant yes Whichever it may be Your heart will live another lifetime Thanking you for bravery For believe it, that yes or no Shall strengthen the heart For the lovely future road ahead You will then laugh at your silly Misgivings Knowing that maybe it was or was not Really such a big deal after all ................................. I just made that one up for you. Also what Doc said,
This is a beautiful poem, Cezanne, but there are times I want to tell you to remember Mercutio: "If love be rough with you, be but rough with love. Prick love for pricking and you beat love down!"
You delivered a great deed of Love inside a poem and that's just fine with me 😉❤️📝💯Great Piece ✨❗