If I could write words
Like leaves on an autumn forest floor,
What a bonfire my letters would make.
If I could speak words of water,
You would drown when I said
'I love you.'
So do I! Spike Milligan was, unfortunately, a largely unrecognised genius, a unique observer of life, a wordsmith extraordinaire and an exceptional humorist. RIP mate!
And to confirm his sense of humour he asked for these words to be carved on his headstone I TOLD YOU I WAS ILL
If I could speak words of water, You would drown when I said 'I love you.' imagination and love. tony
oh that's a beautiful poem for Soulmate If I could speak words of water, You would drown when I said 'I love you.'
What a lovely, interesting, and moving verse. You are to be commended, Spike, for this write!
Words of love! ! Acts of peace. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Fantastic flight of imagery with equally fantastic style of expression. A beautiful modern poem.
I wish I had written this.