for the home stretch
a love poem
let's be the love that holds
through the breakdown.
let's be the love that's unafraid
to call for help from the toilet,
a love that ignores the food
stuck to our chins,
a muscle memory love
that
even after I don't know your face
still flutters
when you come in.
About the Creator
Dane BH
By day, I'm a cog in the nonprofit machine, and poet. By night, I'm a creature of the internet. My soul is a grumpy cat who'd rather be sleeping.
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In breaking news, rehabilitated Republican Senator Johnnie Johnson (Pronouns: HE, HIM, HIS) called a press conference from the Men’s room of the New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport, Concourse B, across from the Ignatius Reilly’s Lucky Dog stand. The Senator had just returned from a sexual reorientation rehabilitation program in Memphis, TN after being publically disgraced at a Buckee’s Truckstop restroom soliciting sex from an undercover cop three months ago. He is a founding member of the Reformed Christians for Christ, a conservative, pro-family and ex-gay advocacy group. In the spirit of being reborn, Senator Johnson invited reporters to marvel at his plans for a major remodeling of airport bathrooms.
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Comments (12)
Even after I don't know your face, still flutters when you come in. Absolutely beautiful and what we all hope we can achieve in our older age. Nicely Done!!!
This made me think of my grandparents and the love they shared before their passing <3 Beautiful work!
Love this! Has my vote for first place. Pleased to see the Vocal curators think highly of it too.
This is so heartfelt, and touches beautifully on a unique aspect of a lasting love that I think many love poems overlook. So, so lovely, Dane; congratulations on the well-deserved recognition! :)
Beautiful ✨
This is my favorite one I've read from the challenge! I think it's really beautiful and full of life. (also, congratulations!!)
A heartwarming poem, well deserved placing in the challenge ✅💖.
Wooohooooo congratulations on your win! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Oh, I love this Dane. I love the realness and vulnerability in this one. Congratulations!
This line is true love "let's be the love that's unafraid to call for help from the toilet" Congrats.
Congratulations!
A beautiful poem about growing old together. Well Done!!