I step out of the shower,
Wearing only a towel.
I take a sleek, black dress from my closet,
Bring it to my chin, and
Imagine you behind me
To whisper in my ear
How beautiful I will look in it.
I’ll let the towel fall.
You’ll hold the dress at my ankles
So I can step in.
You’ll pull the straps over my shoulders,
Zip me up tight,
Place your hands on my hips, whisper:
“See, I was right.”
Then I’ll turn around,
Stroke your goatee,
Gaze longingly into your eyes, and
Kiss your cheek.
It will be perfect.
–Nortina
Very tender and calm verse. You managed to make both language and theme of the poem very intimate. Bravo!
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Thanks!
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Wow, this is beautiful. I love the simple structure of the lines, and the empowering feel. Would you maybe check out some of my poems? I need an expert eye.
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Thank you, and I wouldn’t call myself an expert, but I would love to take a look at some of your poems.
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Thank you! If you have any comments or critiques you can post them in the page “poems” or on the actual poem. You rock, and I adored your poem!
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