‘I love you’
and its evil twin
‘Luv ya’
how they flow across the tongue
glib but tired half-true habits drones in need of overhaul
soundless noise
unmeant unheard
invalid password
instinct-blocked from other’s heart
what eager understudy waits in wings of romance — love’s more genuine self?
what if? what if instead I said, “I cherish you.”
ahh, ‘cherish’ . . .
to hold another dear
take care of
protect
foster
‘cherish’
all-in
naught in safe reserve
Cupid’s sharpest arrow
costing the lover
delighting the beloved
‘cherish’
now there’s love’s worthy sub
© 2013 by Alfred J. Garrotto
ABOUT THE POET
Alfred J. Garrotto is the author of 16 books (fiction, nonfiction and poetry) covering a wide range of topics from mystery to romance to classical and the Arts. He has been previously published in Books & Pieces Magazine. You can find him at https://www.facebook.com/AlfredJGarrottoAuthor/
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