lo-la-lover
for my special person, because seven years is a long time
navy blue
is how I love you
all the deep and dark
parts you try to hide
and all the goodness
you have inside
-
crimson red
until we are dead
the world will unfold
and I’ll be at your side
always making sure to
keep up with your stride
-
forest green
the slightest sheen
of tears in my eyes
you’ve embrace the darkness
yet you’re tired of lies
made sick by no bliss
sometimes it feels like
we’re stuck in the pits
-
pale purple
we live in this circle
of life
it hurts and it kills
it frightens the mind
but with your hand in mine
I think we might make it
-
inky black
we’re under attack
by a million unmade decisions
if only we could revert
back in time just a bit
waking up might not hurt
as much
-
dark pink
my hands stained with ink
your eyes marred with doubt
no peace in your mind
thoughts whip around harshly
no answers to find
-
light grey
please stay
hold me here all night
and rock me to sleep
be my escape
from this dread that creeps
in like the morning light
-
sky blue
I love you
but I don’t love myself
and I’m scared of the shadows
lurking under your shelf
-
soft brown
we sit down
and we breathe
and we live
we deceive
we feel shame
we share smiles
we forgive
-
turquoise
I’m not poised
to be like you are
strong-willed and so adamant
so I learn from you
by watching, I’m soothed
praying I’ll change a bit
starting to glow a tint
-
orange-yellow
I’ve always been mellow
you love me for it
not for the weakness it’s held
in the past, but for my brightness
that gleams in the dark where I dwell
-
color of sand
I mark this land
as yours and mine
it isn’t perfect
and I know we mess up
time after time
but I know we will make it
I glisten; you shine
-
This poem is dedicated to my significant other, as we recently celebrated our seven year anniversary together—which is surreal. I am so deeply grateful to have him in my life as my best friend.
Thanks for reading :)
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angela hepworth
Hello! I’m Angela and I enjoy writing fiction, poetry, reviews, and more. I delve into the dark, the sad, the silly, the sexy, and the stupid. Come check me out!
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Congratulations from my side
So amazing! Congratulations on the Top story!
This is heartfelt and colour-wrapped for a unique poem. Congratulations on your anniversary and the top story! 🎉🎉🎉
Amazing work Angela
Beautiful work, Angela! And Super Congrats on the anniversary!
This went full circle a few times! You did an awesome job here!
This is beautiful
Happy seven years. It is a long time. I loved this expression of how you see him and you both together, using the colours and those rhyming first two lines made it singsong all the way through. I felt the love all the way through this and the vulnerability and the thankfulness. I loved this. Loved it.
Oh? That's a happy surprise. Each stanza starting with colours and their representations. Oh man. That 'forest the slightest sheen...' bit. A+++++ 😍 'i think we might make it' I am feeling the love. And it is GOoOOooood. 'I glisten you shine' wow. There are no words to explain how good this was. How in the stars did you do this. I mean, it was planned wasn't it. It reads as though it took time, love and patience. My word. I am proud of you, proud of your lo la lover. Everything was great about this congratulations on your top story Angela! 🎉🎉🎉 ❤️🤗
This is so tender and real — love painted in every shade of struggle and grace. Seven years is no small thing. Thank you for sharing your heart.
Congrats on top story queen!
Many more years I wish for you as your heart desires 💕
Great
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Writing this story truly made me reflect on how deeply technology is starting to intertwine with our memories and emotions. Can an AI ever truly remember—or are we just projecting ourselves into the machine? I’d love to hear your thoughts: Would you want an AI to remember things about you, even things you never told it?"
Angela, congratulations on your top story and seventh anniversary! 🥰 I love the words associated with each color, but I hope you can find it within yourself to allow self-love. Depression has been an issue for me for many years, but slowly, I am getting there. It's a process; some days easier than others, but I truly hope you can connect to the love deep inside of you and own it! Keeping you in my thoughts!
Congratulations. But no matter how hard I tried, my story wouldn't go top.
This is so beautiful! Congratulations on seven years ☺️🫶🏼💙
Firstly, congrats on seven years!! That's huge!! <3 As someone who also has depression, relationships have always been tough. I've had relationships that fell apart because of my mental health, and partners who - understandably - could not handle it. I really, really appreciated this poem for it's honesty and beautiful diction and care-free flow. You contrasted dark and light here wonderfully with color and it just...ah, my heart feels warm after reading. ^^ <3 Amazing job!
You're such a talent and a blessing, it hurts to hear you say you don't love yourself. 😢 The poem is incredible - with the fluttering that love brings, and the moments where the mind seems to go against us. And the woven colours is such a great touch. Happy seventh anniversary to you both 🎉♥️♥️♥️ Wishing you and your bf an eternity of the best!!
Wishing you both a veryyyyy Happy Anniversary! ✨️❤️
Enjoyed this poem! Truly heartfelt!
I love your poem, it's a beautiful tribute to your partner.
Wow, what a great poem about your relationship and the weaving of colors was extraordinary!!
How beautiful, Angela! Yes, I know how difficult it is. Sometimes it’s comforting to have someone who really cares for you to hold your back during the days that are not great. Happy Anniversary! 🥳