True Love

Have you fallen for an image you've created in your mind rather than the actual person you get to know later?

Poked through the veil,

there shines small glimpses

of who you are behind there,

like stars in a black sky.

I must allow my eyes

to grow accustomed

to the brilliance

behind the deep veil.

I must not allow my desire

to keep me blinded

to the reality,

the frailty, of you.

I will fall in love

with who you are,

not the you

I want to believe.

Reviews

[Stanley Wilson]

love the verse i must allow my eyes to grow accustomed to the brilliance behind the deep veil. enjoyed all of the poem but that verse in particular. nice flow and deep work mark

[Mark]

Glad you liked it! :)

[Mia]

I love your descriptions! I find myself thinking uh-oh more often than not, after reading them. You've lived a full life...so it seems from your poetry. You have insight that I admire and one day hope to emulate. Another winner!
"I must allow my eyes
to grow accustomed
to the brilliance
behind the deep veil."

[Mark]

Honestly Mia, if I were to die today I'd have few regrets other than I'd really like to be a part of a loving relationship. Thanks for your insights, you are a perceptive woman.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

For me right now this is an apt piece of work as I may be in just that position! It is what I do best and to my cost. Good flow and a great moral in the telling.

[Mark]

Well, I'm glad (I think) that you relate... at least your eyes are open my brother. :)

[Cerise]

Wonderfully written over all...loved the description..:)

[lee von cleef]

From the hip,,Like stars in a black sky--Like green eyes light through a burqa black
I like the idea braided in the poem to reader.

[Coyote Poetry]

Love allowed to learn what true beauty is. I like your thoughts and the very good ending.
"I will fall in love
with who you are,
not the you
I want to believe."
Thank you for sharing the excellent poem.
Coyote