Conditions for love

Do not reveal yourself to me.

It is enough that you exist

in the nowhere-

where I’ve placed you.

Stay there, an imprint 

fainter than air.

Let me press you

into the hollows of my need,

let me thread you 

through the ache 

you’re meant to soothe.

Do not appear as you are.

It will mar the shape 

I’ve given you.

If you show me who you are,

I’ll have to see you

with your kinks and bends.

If you become too real

You may want-

You may need something.

That would unmake you

as the perfect answer

I am writing you to be.

Do not assume a form.

Stay an illusion,

fully pliant and soft.

Feeding my dreams 

without waking me up 

to your realty.

Author's Note

Love Painting by Smita Urunkar | Saatchi Art

Reviews

[Dennis Wolf]

Yes, the stereotypical "love" which is by definition "selfish"... And yet...

Where would we be without it? 🙄🤔😁

Nicely written.

[DIVYA]

Lol. We love chocolate, we love candy and cake. We love to indulge ourselves. We can't go wrong with this kind of love haha 😁 Thanks for reading and appreciating Dennis!

[Dennis Wolf]

Of course. 🤔 And we love coffee as well. 🙄😂😂😂😂
Well, yes, I grumbled about the selfish type, but true, there is the "unconditional" kind of "love" but I feel that word is stale and so misinterpreted nowadays... 🤔

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

this is amazing. great mix of sexual and romantic

[DIVYA]

Thank you so much Dale!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Wow, this is amazing.

Stay an Illusion...don't become real because I may have to deal with the reality of you.

Fantastic work, Divya....your poetry knocks my socks off.
j.

[DIVYA]

Thank you very much, my friend. You're always treasured.