It’s that time again! Another romantical Romantic Monday. As usual, click here to read our Ring Leader’s beautiful poetry; then scroll to the bottom of Edward’s post for links to other Romantic Monday posts. Here’s to love of all varieties!
The Slack In Us
I thought I’d drowned you out,
that persistent beating in my chest.
it’d be a tug at the strings
caught carelessly on your
back pocket.
but you couldn’t notice,
they were so long,
tangled in tiny pearls that
swung helplessly between us.
the landscape danced and
stretched before me
so I ran until my lungs gave out,
so you wouldn’t turn around,
bow your head in curiosity or
see me grabbing at the slack in us.
limbs windmilling, catching distances
I tore up the pavement trying to
catch up to the look in your eyes.
Nicole Marie
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I think you’re ridiculously talented.
I concur. Like a doctor.
Wow, thank you Hook. That means a lot to me. 🙂
I love this.
Thank you!!
Nicole, you effin’ rock. This is awesome.
Thank you, Twindaddy!!
Nice!
Seems like the narrator’s attitude changes over the piece.
It definitely does – thank you, Guap!!
This felt like almost losing something, and then catching it at the last minute. Someone, I should say. Thinking you didn’t want them, but realizing that you completely do. Great poem!
Exactly. Thank you, Edward. 🙂
I think this is the one and only time I’ve ever read a poetry and didn’t half ass my way through how the author had intended me to pause with intonation. Absolutely brilliant Nicole (:
Wow. Now THAT is the ultimate compliment. Much appreciated, thanks so much 🙂
Another lovel poem, Nicole Marie. You are truly talented, did you know that? You have more talent than I have in my pinky finger. And that’s saying you have quite a lot.
Thank you, maire! You flatter me. And your words over on your page tell me you’re pretty talented yourself. Thank you again. 🙂
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