September 28, 2008

Emotional Baggage Sundays - "Caution"

Time to get it out.....


It's been nice
Yes
Laughing times
Early morning love
Walks
Meaningful kissing
But I've been hurt before
The kind that can change a life
The kind that makes a body wary
And I must say that I am taking special care
Not to care so hard

While I am mostly open to love you
I prepare to let you go
So I will ask upfront
Before my stomach is knotted

Can I take my shoes off now?
Can I put them next to yours in the upstairs closet?
Can I relax my soles?
Hang up my winter coat?
Unpack my bag for more than the night?
Because
I like you
I really like you

~"Caution" by Jill Scott, The Moments, the Minutes, the Hours: The Poetry of Jill Scott

2 comments:

Pamela said...

Wow. What a great poem, sure brings back memories. I felt that way so many times in my life. I think a lot of people do, not only divorcees.
Great blog,
Pamela
divorce4her.com

rena said...

Great blog. I'm a first time vistor on your blog I will return.

Great poem. Jill Scott is one of my favorite artist. I can really relate to the poem this very moment. I never been married but was in a relationship for 4 yrs that ended and after a year to heal I have met someone who makes my heart sing but it's scary to open up completely after being hurt so deeply.

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