About Love Poem by Cia Frizzell

About Love

Rating: 4.1


when i was a child i did not name things i loved
'this is my favorite marble'
would always lead to somebody asking for it in a game of keeps

when i was a teenager i did not name boys i loved
because then my best friend would want them
and she always got what she wanted

when i was a woman i shouted my love from the rooftops
and felt foolish when it went away

now that i'm older i no longer have to name it
it's love all the same

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Who's Erwhatsit 30 March 2007

Cia, this is art! Brutally true. You express so much with so little, capturing feeling that is so 'right there' but so hard to say.

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kskdnj sajn 23 February 2007

You capture the average human nature well in this piece.That is why the saying 'If you only have a few GOOD friends, then you are lucky' is so true. Enjoyed. :)

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Not a member No 4 08 January 2007

I really can't write very much on here after our discussion.However, I elect to believe that in the creating of this there was an active element of choice exercised by you! ! And I'm glad because it's as clever, clear, and concise as all your work. And it's good poetry. Damn Cia, you have an 'eye' for the things of this world. jim

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Randy Resh 31 December 2006

Magnificent. well crafted, elloquence. 10. Love: to define it is to deny it ineffable absolute. R.

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fanniesson - 16 December 2006

nice work and so true but a hard way to live

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Sudipta Bhattacharyya 05 June 2015

Marvelous ideas expressed through your poem with nice artistic pleasure! Thanks for sharing such a nice piece of art! Sudipta Bhattacharyya.

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~ Jon London ~ 21 June 2009

In only a few lines, a loving world enfolds....remarkable poet...keep exploring

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Bill Thomas 23 May 2008

What folk have taken whole plays & epics to say, you manage in a few lines. Been there, recognise it, have the privilege of letting your eyes see my world. Thank you.

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Alison Cassidy 30 June 2007

'What's in a name? A rose by any other name would smell a sweet.' The bard said it memorably in Romeo's voice and your have matched the sentiment in a voice of your own. A strong, clear poetic voice which is beautifully understated and sublimely honest. love, Allie xxxx

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Michael Fischer 03 April 2007

Nice work! Great ending! You have a knack for writing memorable material. -Michael

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