Thursday, October 8, 2009

Loves replacement


I stand over the counter
munching on crackers and hummus
contemplating Loves existence, awaiting the call
from Loves replacement

nah, Love is not mine
Love claims its independence
and spats in the face of any
who requests too much attention

the world meant to cater
to Loves time clock
Loves watch Loves needs
all these years have taught me so

nay, Love is not mine
Love is on its own
as I wipe the crumbs into the sink
running hand in hand out the door

with Loves replacement.
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26 comments:

  1. Brian MillerOctober 8, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    ooo...prickly. a happy ending?

    was it plain hummus or...oh never mind.

    beautiful. smiles.

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  2. The Write GirlOctober 8, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    This is a well crafted poem with great rhythm. I love where you add "nay." Your words have a classic and modern twist.

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  3. FireblossomOctober 8, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    Sings: "I thought love was only true in fairy tales, meant for someone else but not for me..."

    I love this poem, Kay. One of your very best, I think. And I LOVE the picture! Who painted that, do you know?

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  4. Anthony DuceOctober 8, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    Great Poem. Very too the point. Like the feel. The paintings good too.

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  5. GloriaOctober 9, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    Excellent, simple and to the point. Loved every syllable of this one!

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  6. BernieOctober 9, 2009 at 1:30 AM

    Oh my friend, love is for you as it is for everyone and everything......love comes in many shapes, sizes, colors, creeds and cultures. Reach out for it.....it is there.
    Many hugs my friend.......:-)

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  7. Tess KincaidOctober 9, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    Hmm...the ending left me pondering! :)

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  8. PaulaOctober 9, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    Wow, the way you weave words amazes me each and every time again. Hugs to you

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  9. AnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    Love is a selfish breed, sometimes it can be a vicious cycle. A great introspective poem. I love the first person perspective with a combined old world, contemporary charm. I was there with you in the room, with your thoughts.

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  10. Wine and WordsOctober 9, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Loves replacement? I don't know Kay, it sounds like settling for less. Of course it could all be fiction, or perhaps you were self medicating (although I dare say you could do a lot better than hummus...chocolate? Pizza? Great poem though. Still wondering what you ran out the door with? A guy, a dog, damn hummus.
    ((Hugs))

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  11. glnrozOctober 9, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Seems like I felt the "shrug" but still had a twist of contentment

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  12. AnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    OH wow How I love this poem.. a mystery on who did you run out the door with .. It was like I was watching an eposide of a new sitcom just for US girls..

    was it the crackers and hummus.. LOL
    made me smile. and wake up this gloomy Friday.. Thanks and have a great weekend,
    HUGS

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  13. AnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    We can also think of love as infinite or a field of energy that everything is enveloped in. Humans tend to be picky about accepting love through objects. Love is in everything and everything is Love. we just have to shift our attention or definition of where to find love or how to allow it inside of us. When we put up walls then we can not feel love. Love is acceptance of what is before us without judgement or the need to change it. It is a knowing that Life is Art in infinite form.

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  14. NancyOctober 9, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Love's replacement? Hmmmm

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  15. MargieOctober 9, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Oh, great poem, Kay!
    I loved this one!
    Just love how you write!

    Margie:)

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  16. JosephineOctober 9, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Kay,
    Hmmm... very interesting view on Love... I'd agree, we don't own Love...
    Some say "love is the way we treat each other" - I kind of agree with that.
    Very nice and thought provoking!
    -Alex

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  17. FareedOctober 10, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    Overwhelming sense of love.

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  18. MarionOctober 10, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Fabulous, Kay, and I love the picture which so perfectly illustrates the poem. I came away at the end with a feeling of hope. Thank you for that. Blessings, dear poet-friend!

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  19. Just telling it like it isOctober 10, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    and this my dear I had to learn the hard way over and over before it sunk in...

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  20. Just Be RealOctober 10, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Kay, very nice! Thanks for sharing! Blessings.

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  21. Noelle Dunn.... A Poet in ProgressOctober 10, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    hopefully love's replacement will treat you better than "love" himself!! Great writing Kay. :)

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  22. Maude LynnOctober 10, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Simply fantastic writing!

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  23. Woman in a WindowOctober 11, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    Love's cranky. Love should wear a bib. It drools when it eats and doesn't share fair. But it's so damned cute with that bit caught right there, in the corner of its mouth.

    Who/what is love's replacement? We're all craning our necks to see.
    xo
    erin

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  24. AnonymousOctober 11, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Wow, if you fold cheap pizzas in half and eat them over the sink, I may have found love's replacement. :)))

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  25. Craftsman of lightOctober 12, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Always inscribed with so many feelings,so glad to find you again, and your words!
    j

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  26. Nevine SultanOctober 12, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Emancipation! That was beautiful.

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