Love Poem: Love By the Numbers
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Written by: Brian Johnston

Love By the Numbers

We do not always wake up
With smiles on our face, 
And some mornings are harder, 
Love feels out of place.

Touching her's really simple, 
But feelings aren't there, 
Your nose suddenly itches
When nuzzling her hair.

On days lacking emotion, 
IMAGINE YOU FEEL, 
You might even discover
The act becomes real.

Can I put this together? 
Will she even care? 
First steps are the most daunting
When climbing a stair.

She could be feeling off too, 
You're both in a lurch, 
But the gift of your time will
Score higher than Church.

Sometimes vision comes slowly
Of what we should do, 
But to paint using numbers
Can carry you through.

You don't need sweat the broad strokes, 
Do what you're able, 
And love's finest feast will be
Spread on your table.

Aware it's your life partner
Lying in your arms, 
Just say goodnight to dis-ease, 
Remember her charms.

If you believe anything 
You best believe this
Even mechanical love
Can restore your bliss!