A Poem By Nikki Giovanni
A well written poem titled "Resignation."
Some people would say this poem is too long. I like to think it wasn't long enough. The true definition of beautiful is displayed in this poem.
I hope you all enjoy the read.
Resignation by Nikki Giovanni
I love you
because the Earth turns round the sun
because the North wind blows north
sometimes
because the Pope is Catholic
and most Rabbis Jewish
because the winters flow into springs
and the air clears after a storm
because only my love for you
despite the charms of gravity
keeps me from falling off this Earth
into another dimension
I love you
because it is the natural order of things
I love you
like the habit I picked up in college
of sleeping through lectures
or saying I’m sorry
when I get stopped for speeding
because I drink a glass of water
in the morning
and chain-smoke cigarettes
all through the day
because I take my coffee Black
and my milk with chocolate
because you keep my feet warm
though my life a mess
I love you
because I don’t want it
any other way
I am helpless
in my love for you
It makes me so happy
to hear you call my name
I am amazed you can resist
locking me in an echo chamber
where your voice reverberates
through the four walls
sending me into spasmatic ecstasy
I love you
because it’s been so good
for so long
that if I didn’t love you
I’d have to be born again
and that is not a theological statement
I am pitiful in my love for you
The Dells tell me Love
is so simple
the thought though of you
sends indescribably delicious multitudinous
thrills throughout and through-in my body
I love you
because no two snowflakes are alike
and it is possible
if you stand tippy-toe
to walk between the raindrops
I love you
because I am afraid of the dark
and can’t sleep in the light
because I rub my eyes
when I wake up in the morning
and find you there
because you with all your magic powers were
determined that
I should love you
because there was nothing for you but that
I would love you
I love you
because you made me
want to love you
more than I love my privacy
my freedom my commitments
and responsibilities
I love you ’cause I changed my life
to love you
because you saw me one Friday
afternoon and decided that I would
love you
I love you I love you I love you
Hi @joseph. After reading you poem I am inclined to ask if this piece doesn't fall under the overall troupe of what one would refer to as superb.
It is all well and good to express oneself using poetry. It is mind-boggling that you could find a fresh approach to a theme that has been written on so many times.
It is to the benefit of, and in the interest of the writer and for art in general that such a fresh approach is made. For example:
"I am helpless
in my love for you"
Is something I have read so many times but that you have brought a fresh approach to this is an effort I must applaud.
The story of the love struck individual is easily turned into a cliche. You have resisted falling into this trap. To that I say well done.
The depth and bredth and overall profundity of this writing cannot be praised enough. Well done. It was a pleasure reading your piece.
And I agree, it was not long enough.
Wow.
Excellent, I love this poetry. and saved it's my file.
Go ahead.
Happy Steeming.
In my opinion, poem can be even longer for my taste. :)Why? Simply because when you love without conditions then all possible reasons are good enough to express that love. All given reason are so cute..
Beautiful feelings in the poem.
Namaste.
Wow its awesome poem,i enjoyed this but little bit long that's no problem, well writing.
Exuberant!!!heart felt
I'm in love with poem,, Its a beautiful write up indeed
What the inspiring poetry
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awesome poem !
Wonderful poem. I am in love with poetry and wish to write one sweet as this one