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Constance
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0 posted 2016-07-14 05:24 PM



A Husband Knows

I have learned to understand
the coded message of her back.
My eyes track her line,
the curve of spine
the sense of taut
or slack
that goes to shoulders
raised or down-
a jut of hip to either side-
I know this look!
This is a book I know by heart.
She wants a kiss
to start her day, (I read);
I should hold her.
She needs to know I heard
every word she never told me.

© Copyright 2016 Constance M. Lessard - All Rights Reserved
JerryPat2
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1 posted 2016-07-14 05:31 PM


Ahhh . . . Yes, yes indeed, her movements and the look in her eyes, tells us much.

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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2 posted 2016-07-14 06:30 PM


Perfection! You nailed it!!! Love it!!! ~L
BluesSerenade
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3 posted 2016-07-14 08:19 PM


Really sweet poem.  Very much enjoyed.
Constance
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4 posted 2016-07-14 10:15 PM


JerryPat, thank you for your comment. You must know how this works.


Constance
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5 posted 2016-07-14 10:16 PM


Lori, I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! I was thinking of my dad and how he always seemed to study mom's posture at the sink or the stove and how he would zoom in and give her kisses when she needed them even though he couldn't see her face.

Smiles
cee

Constance
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6 posted 2016-07-14 10:17 PM


Blues, I'm so glad you enjoyed.

Smiles,
cee

Redstart
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7 posted 2016-07-18 10:41 PM


That feeling of wanting to be loved, and you're not sure, is so hard. Love is nothing if it is not reciprocated; just a game of blind man's bluff.

JL
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8 posted 2016-07-19 11:52 AM


Body language.  Most women are easy to read, when you can see them.  I guess I should have said: women are easier to understand when eyes are utilized.  Something like that.

Enjoyed!

JL


Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

Ari Squire
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In The Phallus Lane
9 posted 2016-07-23 05:42 PM


T. Graham Browne calls her a "Brilliant Conversationalist", but I know her real name. Thanks for bringing it up Constance. When words just won't do, let your walk'n do your talkin'.

If you never have, but want to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTsLLRcREv8

Loving Linny Jean is poetry.

JamesMichael
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10 posted 2016-07-25 10:21 PM


This is nice to read...james
CastleGuard
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11 posted 2016-07-26 02:51 PM



"She needs to know I heard
every word she never told me."

Perfect. Hit the nail on the head.

And....

Don't ask. Just do.

Well done, Constance, much truth here.

CG


Constance
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12 posted 2016-07-27 05:32 PM


Thanks so much- all of you who read and commented. It means the world to me.

smiles,
cee

Grouse
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13 posted 2016-07-31 05:46 PM


This brings a smile.
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