Out of words

A love poem

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I ran out of words,

so I stopped at the store

and searched every aisle and row

 

Pushing my cart

with a wobbling wheel

just trying to keep with the flow

 

Green beans and cold cuts

and dishwasher soap,

cartons of squeezed orange juice

 

Deodorant, hot dogs,

steak by the pound,

napkins and farm fresh produce

 

Chocolate chip cookies,

a magazine stand,

broom handles right over there

 

Two percent milk,

light bulbs and duct tape,

prices galore to compare

 

But there were no words

no, none I could use

to write you a poem today

 

No phrases on sale,

not a verse on the shelf

or flowery thoughts on display

 

I asked at the counter,

then chased down a clerk

hoping a few I could find

 

Fresh out of stock,

we’re waiting a shipment,

I sighed and I said never mind

 

So I bought a pen

and a tablet of paper,

there wasn’t much else I could do

 

And scribbled these words

as I walked to my car

that simply did say…I love you

 

Reviews

[Dilan Gray]

It certainly feels like this sometimes when we are trying to find the right words we want to say. Lovely poem!

[willweb]

You never know what will inspire you while grocery shopping. : )

[Scarlette Howard]

Expression of love in the most anxious unknowing way lovely if only one could return back to the days of simple innocent love.

[willweb]

It was fun to imagine and to write. I am happy you enjoyed it.

[Amanda Renee]

I love this as both a poem and a narrative, a personal yearning explained with an ordinary experience and concluded with clever optimism and insight!

[willweb]

Thanks Amanda and her I just thought it was a trip to the supermarket. : )

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful ending to the poem Will. Us, who love to write. Always seeking places to create thoughts. I liked the desire to find words. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[willweb]

We are like that, aren;t we? : ) Thank you my friend.

[Coyote Poetry]

Yes we are Will and you are welcome.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrFNSJguUos
your poem took me to this song.

[willweb]

Now that is one I had not heard before. Thanks for sharing that Jacob.

[Chris Shaw]

What a romantic you are will :) You just brightened up my evening . So nice to know that romance is still alive and kicking:) Happy Tuesday my friend.

[willweb]

I am happy this brought you a smile tonight Chris. Happy Tuesday to you too my friend.