For a Poet Laureate
50 words too little
If your love for me was made of stars,
I'd have ten galaxies to my name and counting.
If your love for me was an ocean,
It would be unending and unfathomable.
You give me everything and ask for nothing but my smile.
You are the reason I carry on.
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Author's Note
An entry for the 50 word Love poem challenge written in honour of a very dear friend whose strength, kindness and bottomless capacity to care for me I will never be able to wholly understand or repay. You set the bar high for whatever prince finally shows up, and if he doesn't, I'll still die knowing that to one person, I was their idea of perfection worth cherishing. It should be your dad that makes you feel that way. I was not so lucky in childhood but I am now. Love comes in so many forms and without labels. Thank you for loving me.
First published by Call Me Les February 12, 2025.
About the Creator
Call Me Les
Aspiring etymologist and hopeless addict of children's fiction.
If I can't liberally overuse adverbs and alliteration, I'm out!
Website: lesleyleatherdale.ca
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Comments (12)
Such beautiful imagery. What a tribute.
Beautiful poem! I love the extravagance and abundance of the love captured in these lines, not in a material sense but just the undeniable fullness of it that you've experienced thanks to this wonderful friend!
Brilliantly and beautifully penned!!! A winner!!! Loved your author's notes too!!!
Lovely, expressive love story in verse.
This touching, and your author's note adds a backstory that drives meaning home.
Wow. This is a belter. What a cracking tribute - this person must be very special indeed. Well done.
Having a friend that loves like that is the best kind of love, and I'm happy you have it. Beautiful words. 😊
That there is one person in the world to inspire that poem is a marvelous thing.
Aww, so heartfelt piece! The emotions here are so surreal~
This is kinda perfect, Les! every single line is costructed beautifully! well done on a strong entry fuelled by very real emotions!
Beautiful. ❤️
This is absolutely beautiful. Your poet laureate will feel honoured and loved. 💜