Love Poem: Concrete Signs of Affection
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Written by: Line Gauthier

Concrete Signs of Affection


a kiss
a touch
an invitation
a warm embrace
a concrete gesture
a kind word
a letter
a gift
a card
a note
a call
you
and
me
  x
   x         
    x      x             x
    x       x              x
      xx     x              x
         xx    x            xx
          xx   x            xx
            xx x           xx
             xx          xx
            xx       xx
    x    xx      xx
  x     xx
 xx    xx
 xx   xx
 xx   xx
  xx xx
   xxxx
I love that you
don’t wait
for a
special
occasion
to show your
tenderness and affection
you are generous with your time 
you give of yourself without restraint
your smile and laughter are contagious
you’re always thoughtful and considerate
you’re truly genuine and kindhearted
Thank you for the lovely bouquet
I lucked out when I married you, my darling, I love you



AP: Honorable Mention 2021

Submitted on December 9, 2020 for contest MOST ORIGINAL by JULIET LIGON

on April 4, 2020 for contest STRAND POETRY PICK 1 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND

and April 2, 2018 for SOMETHING CONCRETE CONTEST sponsored by MAUREEN McGREAVY