To You I Clutch
A Love Language Villanelle
I never thought I’d love through touch
I seldom hugged or kissed a cheek
But lately it’s to you I clutch.
❤️
Receiving gifts, I don’t like much
Save for your hand I often seek
I never thought I’d love through touch.
❤️
Though compliments I won’t begrudge
I too sing praises when I speak
But lately it’s to you I clutch.
❤️
I’ll serve myself though I may trudge
But in your helping hands I’m weak
I never thought I’d love through touch.
❤️
But time is where I wouldn’t budge
Close affections are what I need
And lately it’s to you I clutch.
❤️
I thought I knew me and as such
I knew what made my love unique.
I never thought I’d love through touch
But lately it’s to you I clutch.
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Thank you for lingering ❤️
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Eye sees
At the end of the day Feeling start to stray Paranoia of the day Seep in during the night's Crying for help through the fake smiles Eye screams for understanding which the visuals can't comprehend Hoping one of the many lovely irises Would ask - what's wrong? But rather it's tricked by superficials And smiles back instead Every one can see At least most can But the question is Who really sees?
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This was beautiful the repetition in this really held me wrapped to the words
it is so beautiful indeed keep writing like this. you may like this too https://vocal.media/poets/the-beauty-in-every-curve
Nice Villanelle. Thanks for sharing.
Well written and truly felt from my heart. For sight, I lost but came back; touch was my way of communicating. Thank you,
nicely written!!!
Sooo Lovely ...
This is so sweet! I love the repetition throughout that then turns into the final lines of the poem. Very heartfelt. Great job!
I finally read this piece and It’s so sweet — I love that you chose a villanelle for the structure.
Really beautiful :)
Great villanelle.I love this form and I enjoy following your passion with traditional poetry structure.
The way you share your feelings through this poem is so beautiful. Thank you!
Wow wow wow!! And congrats on the top story!!! 😁
How beautiful.
Wow! You made that look and sound so easy. I really loved the use of the word 'clutch'. Really wonderful work :) And congratulations on Top Story!!!!
Villanelle is a form of poetry that I'm so terrified to try, I have no idea why. I've always been impressed with Mike for his Villanelles and now you've impressed me too! Such a beautifully executed Villanelle! Also, congratulations on your Top Story!
Wow that was great
Lovely poem!
Beautiful ❤️💯
So beautiful- congrats! Very heartfelt, Lorene! Subscribed! ❤️
Such a sweet poem. I loved it.
Nice & sweet. Good job! :)
Congratulations on your Top Story
Perfect timing for a thoughtful love poem. Hearted and subscribed.
Gorgeous and sweet. I wonder how this feels? Hearted and subscribed
Beautiful piece. Well done.