and then i fell in love with you

If I am to become a famous poet
like Plath or Poe
I ask that you do not tear apart my poems
to find a secret meaning
Read them as they are
Enjoy them for their present message.

She arrived fresh
as tomorrow;
she departed stale
as yesterday.
In. Out. Up. Over.
   Gone for good.

~mce

Soft synthetic fur brushes my cheek,
the smell of newness fills my nose.
His fur is the color of your eyes,
melted chocolate to melt my heart.
Brushing my fingertips along
the soft bottoms of his feet brings me back to childhood,
to Rainbow Bear(that ratty old teddy bear)
and too many toys.
It will be easier for me to sleep tonight,
because I have something to hold,
something that is a token of your love.
It’s Teddy Bear Chester, your Valentine’s Day gift;
I’ll hold him tight all through the night.

My heart still kick-starts
when I think of a snowy yesterday.
It was cold, and we shivered,
but we were still warm because of our love.
Soft kisses were concealed by the hoods
of designated ***** sweatshirts,
And the sounds of laughter and love
bounced off the walls of bustling homes.
I saw myself reflected in the shining brown of your eyes,
starshine melting my heart.
And our souls combined
for the millionth time
and I was lost
and you were lost
in you and me.