when I have to convince myself
that maybe you too
could have a penny for me
a coppery cent to fund
my stimulation organization
that you’ll help me grow
keep my vines thriving
bearing fruit from our labor
oh, I can just taste it now
a candied poison berry flavor
but I have to hope and pray steadfastly
that you’ll come through for me
through the ache, my anger
to wager through to me to love me
and I have to demand
that you see me clearly
wash your hands
before you handle me
understand
that you’re becoming part of me
for you to know
I’m not taking you lightly
when I have to plead for you
to forgive me
for simply acting on my tailored beliefs
for splitting myself to drip heavily, feeding
where is the balance
if you won’t feel for me?
– B. Brown
(art courtesy of Pinterest)
Lovely picture and poem as always. I like the images of “my vines thriving/
bearing fruit from our labor” and “a candied poison berry flavor”. Yes, a love relationship needs balance and not one of the people involved imposing power on the other person. I love the ending, so poignant.
you are so kind! thank you 😀 <3
Loved this!
thank you <3
Thank you for your poem, I especially appreciated the rhythm and flow of the words throughout the second from last stanza. Some powerful phrases.
thank you so much for reading 😀