Rose and Verse

Original poetry written for the heart, from the heart ~ AB

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There You Were

Heart stop

Trembling hands

An unexpected sighting that leads to affirmation

If only the uncomfortable wasn’t so

But alas

This is still better than before

~

AB

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South of the Border

A Tequila breath kiss

Grazing fingertips

A moment forgotten

I left myself there

~

AB

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Rejected

I stand rejected  yet again  My hope defeated by a pass Why does confidence betray me? It scoffs behind my back  As no’s resound ~ AB

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Ringing In My Ear

Your voice was a mere ringing in my ear; continuous noise without form or nuance. Your thoughts were an articulation best left in obscurity. At first, the buzz was a bother, a source of isolating turmoil. But, I have since swat it away; replacing the sound with my own voice- my own truth. I can finally hear clearly again. ~ AB

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Goodbye My Heart’s Shadow

A constant of inconsistency you had become my heart’s shadow, appearing only when the hum of loneliness beckoned. But, see, I don’t mind the murmur-  it’s brought more comfort than your false touch,  or the implications that come with. I am finally ready to be rid of it all. Tonight I say goodbye with the knowledge your fleeting affection  is not a safe net to fall upon; I am better off without it. ~ AB

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Romanticizing Us

I’ve yet to let you go  Foolishly Maybe I’ve romanticized us  To the point of holding on  So tightly  I’ve gone numb to anyone else  The idea stuck in my head  we’ll still end up together in the end ~ AB

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Snowflake On My Tongue

I try to catch you  Like a snowflake on my tongue  But it melts before I realize I’ve succeeded  So I keep trying To the point of frostbite ~ AB

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My Favorite Gift

Your eyes twinkle - like the soft glow  of warm white lights,  entwined throughout the garland. You laugh- like tiny marshmallows  bouncing around  in a mug of hot cocoa. You make my heart feel like it’s sledding down  my favorite snowy hill. You make everyday  feel like Christmas morning.

Yes, waking up to you by my side  is like discovering Santa has come; with cookies half eaten  and a loving handwritten note. But a kiss from you is far better  than any present under the tree. I would take your embrace  over a surprise in my stocking; your voice over any holiday tune. You were all of my wish list-  My favorite gift is you. ~ AB

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Mistletoe & Egg Nog

I don’t need mistletoe as an excuse to kiss you, but it sure would help.  That, or some strong egg nog. ~ AB

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12 Days Before  (My Christmas Wish)

12 days before Christmas  While asleep in my bed  Visions I wish of romance  Spin ‘round in my head

Strolls down candy cane lane A mittened hand in mine  Stolen mistletoe kisses  Sipping mulled seasonal wine

Sharing fleece blankets A snowy sleigh ride Taking in all the lights Cuddling by fireside 

A skate round the rink  With no fear I’d fall Win in a fight  With a mere snowball

Singing Christmas carols Spreading Holiday cheer Building ginger bread houses Sipping Bright White Bells beer

Watching Holiday films Snuggling real close Constructing a snowman  With the best button nose 

An exchanging of gifts An exchanging of hearts Unwrapping more than just presents With this my mind parts 

Yes, 12 days remain But no true love gave me  Maybe Christmas next year  My wish will come to be  ~ AB

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Tap

(I’ve Never Been So Attracted...)

I watch his hands fondle the glass He taps it as if he’s counting ice cubes My focus has become a glaze I don’t think I have ever been so attracted to a man’s hands

Tap His pointer finger to his pinkie Tap I know what each finger can do Tap Outside Tap And in Tap I blush even looking at them Tap

Yeah, I have never been so attracted to a man’s hands ~ AB

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Something Comes

The source of sighs  The truth in lies  Hearts beating as drums  Answers unknown  Fear is alone This way something comes  ~ AB 

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Long Island Kisses

Sip me down like your Long Island  Your lips are wasted on the rim  My kiss is such a better buzz  ~ AB

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Tangled Hair

I feel arms wrap around me I look to see red leather and large hands It’s you-  I can’t help but feel happy Contact with you charges me Like a dead phone revived  You whisper nice sentiments in my ear Still I wonder,  Do I ever mean more than you let on? 

You let me go But my hair has tangled in your jacket It’s as tangled as we are in each other  It grasps onto you Begging you to stay Ruining a moment  Reeling you back in  Lest I rip it out  To release me Breaking my ends   Breaking my heart   Like a jerking reminder You’re not actually mine  ~ AB

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The Scar Between My Brows

We all have scars Some you can see Others you cannot It can be from something as trivial as stapling your thumb Or from being the most reckless version of yourself Falling  Literally and figuratively —

You have scared me in both ways but specifically the space between my brows Karma for poor decisions made with you Some I resent…others I do not Like the taboo warnings explorers ignore  I looked at that scar and continued down the forbidden path  Only to end up hurt  Or at the very least, empty handed… without the treasure I was hoping to find ~ AB

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Peeling Queen

I don’t even realize when I peel the label off of bottles anymore- “Peeling queen”, he jokes  I laugh  He would know From the good nights

I’d rather remember those with him

Snapshots of empty bottles  labels peeled away Him teasing  and a smile on my face ~ AB 

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Sore Thighs

As I kneel down I find my thighs are sore like a mischievous wink  I think of you.  ~ AB