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He said “how’s your friend? Or do you even want to talk about it?”
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2015
I do
Want to talk about it that is
Just not with you
And it’s not because you aren’t great
or don’t matter or because I don’t like you
I do
I really
Really
Really do
It’s just that
When it comes to the deep and nitty gritty
emotional stuff
The mess life builds over time
The grim on the side of the shower
Well
It’s just a big deal
You know
It’s trust
A lot of trust
And I like you
I do
I really
Really
Really do
And it’s new
So new
The kind of new that needs a run or two in the wash
before it’s soft enough to snuggle in
The kind of new that smells awkward in a nice way
The kind of new that makes you smile and giggle
and leaves dye stains on your skin
It’s not the well worn, wrinkled, comfort that I need right now
I mean
The level of vulnerability
The amount of ‘me’ you’d have to see
in that conversation
It’s just too much
Not for you
Necessarily
But for me
So I do
Want to talk about it
Just not with you
With you I just want to exist
In a shiny awkward smelling bubble
Where time stands still and love
is possible again
I mean
If that’s okay
With you
i hope you like it better now
because i love this poem. its got so much honesty and depth in it, and yet it appears so effortless. it looks like one of those perfect poems that appear perfect and fully formed out of nowhere. the best poets strive for that "unedited" feel, sort of like putting on makeup to look like a natural beauty. i think this poem achieved that apparently effortless expression. also it has an incredible level of realism.
:)
I am very glad you enjoyed this piece so much :) thank you for your kind words
Much Love
Ashley
Cool Written Emotion
The conversational tone, the talking to is so well executed. It is deftly unified and comes full circle by the end. Nice. - Stella
:)
Thanks love
it's funny how all the pieces people like the best I write in this 'not aware I am writing' mode so I don't really notice them
Much Love
Ashley