Simple Words
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I can write a thousand poems
Verbalize romantic bliss
But they would pale in comparison
To a single loving kiss
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The words may shine for a time
Buoyed by the feelings they confess
But they will never last as long
As a singular, sweet caress
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Nerve endings brought to life
By a loving, tacit touch
Feelings pressed upon the soul
No need for a verbal crutch
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My words are very real
They speak the truth, and yet
It is my touch you’ll memorize
And your body will never forget
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But words are all I have for now
As distance keeps us apart
Though they cannot kiss those lips
I pray they touch your heart
~~~
commonsensiblyspeaking 
Words…yes words are all we have, they are our tool, our inspiration, our communication and our art form, and you, my friend, are a craft master and an artist. Lovely composition. Have a great Sunday my friend!
Thank you, my dear friend! Your kind words and constant support are always appreciated and needed. Have a great Sunday!
Always a pleasure and a delight to read your work my friend. Here it is a very very hot Sunday with bad air quality. We’ve too much Sahara dust in our atmosphere at the time in this part of the Mediterranean. Hopefully by tomorrow it will be cooler and better. Thank you and all the best.
I hope so for you. Here the heat has broken, and we are finally enjoying moderate temperatures and low humidity. I am looking forward to being outdoors. Cheers, my friend!
Wishing you the best and enjoyable outdoor days! All the best!
So beautiful, Brad. Happy Sunday, my dear friend. 💛💕🤗
Thank you, Karla! You are so kind! Hugs! 💕
You’re welcome! 💛🥰🤗
Stop or I am going to think you are flirting with me….😘🌹🌹
What’s wrong with that? Lol 😂! ❤️💕🥰
There is nothing wrong with a little harmless flirting, but I must be honest and tell you that my heart belongs to another. Which should not be a disappointment as you can certainly do better than me.
Aww, Brad! Most certainly! I share such brotherly love with you so know it’s all harmless! And please don’t sell yourself short, Brad. You are an amazing person! Happy Tuesday dear friend! 💛
Thank you, Karla! You are a blessing.
You’re welcome, Brad! You’re such a blessing to all of us who are fortunate to have met you on our journeys! 🙏🏻🥰💕
such a sweet wish –
Thanks, Beth!
there’s no mistaking the power of touch, whether it is physical or emotional…
The power of emotional touch. That is a marvelous perspective, Jim! The tactile sense of an emotion. There is a poem in there somewhere, I hope one day to find it. Thank you, my friend!
can I get in on the residuals?
You never stop being an accountant, do you?
or looking for easy money 🙂
Rita Coolidge recorded a song called “It’s Only Words” that speak of this differently, suggesting that words CAN steal the heart. But I agree with you that the unspoken words in a touch say things we most often cannot accurately describe with our vocabulary!
I would agree that words can steal the heart. But nothing conveys love in a more complete sense than a single touch. If we were visiting and we could either talk or hug, which would you choose? Thanks sis! Love you!
So beautiful! Your words often touch my heart. 🥰❤
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Omg how do you do it, Brad. Beautiful poetry ♥️
Thank you, Yasmin!
Welcome, Brad.
I keep waiting for you to write a clunker because I have some funny lines for that occasion but you just do not know how to do that.
Patience, my friend!
Awwwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thank you, Sandra!
Such a beautiful read, the last stanza is my favorite. Sending hugs and well wishes. Jonikins
Thank you, Jonikins!