Interlocking Hands

by Jenni Marie   Dec 9, 2013


I watched you last night, whilst you
were unaware, while you were relaxed
and content, in a state of comfortable bliss,
oblivious to your surroundings and
unsuspecting as your mind wandered
freely in the land of unconsciousness.

I traced my fingers over your lips ever so
lightly so as not to wake you and smiled as
you turned your face to meet them; locking
one hand under your cheek and reaching out
with your own hand for the other, before our
fingers became entwined.

Minutes ticked by and I sat watching, as
I realized I was feeling something unknown
to me before now; something different and
uncommon...even, unusual.

And as I tried to decipher exactly what
was different, you moved slightly, and
sighed gently as your eyelids fluttered
and still half asleep you smiled softly
at me; and I traced letters over your
chest as you slipped back into
unconsciousness...

T...i... a...m...o

and I realized, what was different,
what this uncommon feeling was,
that I was suddenly experiencing,

{I was happy.}

*Ti amo: I love you, in Italian.

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  • 8 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Jenni,

    I was all ready to give a detailed analysis of this poem in hopes for another praised comment (mercenary, I know, lol) but all I will say after reading is Beautiful.
    I love the ti amo touch, too - this really made me smile.
    All the very best,
    Ben

  • 10 years ago

    by Michael D Nalley

    This poem has a great free flow and romantic imagery . The thing that stood out was the way my attention was cleverly aroused by the Italian phrase that is so universally beautiful

  • 10 years ago

    by Beautiful Soul

    I saw your post in the message boards and didn't know what to expect but this is outstanding and probably the best love poem I've read on here. The title is simple yetit speaks so much to what you wrote about. The poem as a whole is great. The imagery is vivid and I loved the real life secene you bring alive.

    I can see this scene enfold right before my eyes which always makes for a better poem. I loved how you just use two characters well and bring the room to life as ypu used just one scene. It's hard to describe one room and I believe you did it so well. It's stunning because you pinpointed the two lovers and made the story vivid. I loved the ending as well because it throws a bit of a twist in. And the plot might be revealed. (You are happy). I personally think that is the most powerful line in the whole poem.

    It tells me that you were lost without this person in your life and you have had your struggles. I think this might be the love of your life or even your first love. I love the emotions you used overall. There is a hint of sadness inside the depth but most it's heart warming and welcoming. Beautiful write overall. :)

  • 10 years ago

    by Burning Angel

    I love this poem. The two in it seem so close and the feeling you have seems so strong.
    Yet, i feel like you dont want to admit what you are feeling yet to yourself. Maybe you are worried about being hurt, or your feelings being wrong?
    Great poem!

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