Poets logo

Gonna Tell You What It Ain’t

Before I tell you what it is

By The Dani WriterPublished 9 months ago 1 min read
Gonna Tell You What It Ain’t
Photo by Marek Piwnicki on Unsplash

Love ain't some masterpiece

of passion heights

you get to admire from afar

after minimum payment

Be all or nothing

with no excuses

ready with unprepared naivete to hand

well-practised travel to extremes

and comfortable as all get out ‘bout it-‘bout it

cuz short-haul flights suit the uninitiated

Better know for certain

that this itinerary

plots a trackless journey

through galaxies connecting cosmos

still falling over itself

while majesty with devotion plants kisses

across tender comet-brushed lips

By Chan Hoi on Unsplash

Thank you so much for stopping by for a read! My writing self is high-fiving you right now.

Free Verselove poemsinspirational

About the Creator

The Dani Writer

Explores words to create worlds with poetry, nonfiction, and fiction. Writes content that permeates then revises and edits the heck out of it. Interests: Freelance, consultations, networking, rulebook-ripping. UK-based

Medium

FB

Twitter

Insta

Reader insights

Outstanding

Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!

Top insights

  1. Compelling and original writing

    Creative use of language & vocab

  2. Heartfelt and relatable

    The story invoked strong personal emotions

Add your insights

Comments (10)

Sign in to comment
  • Jay Kantor13 days ago

    Hi Di ~ Aww, what's "Love" got to do with it! - My wife, on our HoneyMoon, sarcastically said to me that she only married me for 'My Money."...Hmm! Best, jk.in.l.a.

  • Tiffany Gordon9 months ago

    Majestic, glorious-writing that was blessed with charm & sass! I absolutely love it! Go Dani! 💪🏾🌸

  • Imola Tóth9 months ago

    Wooo love this one so much 💖 I join into the fan club of the line: "across tender comet-brushed lips"

  • D.K. Shepard9 months ago

    I see I'm not alone in really digging the "across tender comet-brushed lips" line! It's so good! As is the entire poem!

  • Komal9 months ago

    Loved this one! It’s bold and playful. Sometimes the best kind of love feels like stargazing while holding on tight. No map, just vibes. 💖

  • Dalma Ubitz9 months ago

    the "tender comet-brushed lips" line is really resonating with everybody. Completely wonderful and gorgeous

  • I tried to be all, but nothing is what came up, lol. Still, it qualifies.

  • Cathy holmes9 months ago

    Girl, this is fabulous. "while majesty with devotion plants kisses across tender comet-brushed lips." What a scene! Love it.

  • Oneg In The Arctic9 months ago

    It truly is a trackless journey, one that'll take you through twists and turns. And "comet-brushed lips"- damn poet.

  • Sandy Gillman9 months ago

    Beautiful 😍 Thanks for sharing

Find us on social media

Miscellaneous links

  • Explore
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Support

© 2026 Creatd, Inc. All Rights Reserved.