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Non-linear

A Love Poem

By D.K. ShepardPublished 12 months ago 1 min read
Non-linear
Photo by Juan Gomez on Unsplash

I made the same mistake again

Said some stupid words

My heart meant them in the moment

But now I’m sorry

You hug me and kiss my forehead

Then you forgive me

Because love is not a straight line

Or a forward march

But a slow dance spun in circles

love poems

About the Creator

D.K. Shepard

Character Crafter, Witty Banter Enthusiast, World Builder, Unpublished novelist...for now

Fantasy is where I thrive, but I like to experiment with genres for my short stories. Currently employed as a teacher in Louisville.

dkshepard.com

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  • L.I.E12 months ago

    Aww very deep and lovely ♥︎♥︎♥︎♥︎❤️❤️❤️❤️♥︎♥︎♥︎♥︎

  • D. J. Reddall12 months ago

    Elegant and humble!

  • angela hepworth12 months ago

    So poignant and beautiful!

  • Silver Daux12 months ago

    I loved the atmosphere of this poem. Somber but comforting too. You wrote this very well!

  • An amazing poem with a wonderful image to accompany it. This poem sounds like me 🥹.

  • Caroline Craven12 months ago

    Because love is not a straight line. Damn this was just so good.

  • This is exactlyyyyyyy what love is. Loved your poem!

  • C. Rommial Butler12 months ago

    Well-wrought! Will we spiral like the Hawk catching the wind or the falling leaf succumbing to gravity? We must choose!

  • Cathy holmes12 months ago

    That is so true. I love that last line. So well done.

  • Sean A.12 months ago

    That last line perfectly encapsulates love! Spectacular!

  • Heather Hubler12 months ago

    Non-linear, indeed. Loved how this little thing unfolded into such a brilliant takeaway. Great entry!!

  • Rachel Deeming12 months ago

    To have that level of understanding is what love is all about. I think referencing the dance is important - an image of motion and intimacy.

  • Gregory Payton12 months ago

    Absolutely beautiful DK. Love is about forgiveness too. I love that line a slow dance spun in circles. So beautiful!!! Well Done!!!

  • Paul Stewart12 months ago

    Holy crap. This. is. sublime. DK, this is why I love and get a bit envious at your writing. Not making it all about me, sorry. But, this is just sublime. Love the story that unfolds....one that we are all familiar with and it felt very personal and intimate too. Well done, pal. Such a strong entry.

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