
In the uniqueness of our differences
we intertwine
Like threads
A woven fabric of togetherness
A mosaic of conversations
Words becoming bridges
Closing chasms
You, with your laughter
Illuminating the dark corners of my solitude
Stitching warmth into the fiber of our days
Where opposites blend into workable harmony
And in this pairing
I find myself unfolding
Unarmored
Discovering a new rhythm to love—
one that lingers
one that heals
one that holds my heart with both hands
Afterword: Throughout June (the month of love), I focused on Eros (Erotic Love)—posting 30 poems, starting with the pantoum, “Journey of Love in June”.
These poems portrayed the complexities of romantic relationships—the passion and intensity, the break-up and the make-up. Some explored themes of intimacy and deep connection, capturing both emotional and physical attraction. Others highlighted the enduring nature of romantic love. Those relationships that evolve over time through reason, duty, and shared long-term interests, like in enduring relationships and marriages.
In this final post on romantic love, I explored the coming together of seemingly opposites, commitment, and stability.
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In creative solidarity, Dee
Thanks for a month of love Dawn. Keep on shining. 🌟😊
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Love is the anecdote for what ails the world. Thanks for accompanying me on this love journey Brad 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽you too—keep 🌟 being star like 🌟
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Yes, the world needs a lot more love and compassion. 🙏💕
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Ain’t that the truth. If we can each show love in the spaces we occupy, in time love will be the norm. Praying for such a day 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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A love that lingers, heals, and holds my heart. Who doesn’t want that, Dawn? Beautiful poem.
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Aspirational indeed. We all should have this kind of love at least once!!!
Thanks for your beautiful comment Mary!!!
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Awww ❤️❤️❤️
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Sweet 💕💗💕
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It’s a beautiful poem Dawn ❤️❤️❤️
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Thanks dear Sadje. I appreciate you 🎉🙏🏽🎉
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You’re most welcome 💞
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😉💕😉
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“I find myself unfolding
unarmored
discovering a new rhythm to love…”
What a powerful and untethered declaration of love my dear Dawn! Beautifully woven sistah queen! 😍👑👸🏽
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The things we can learn from others if we allow ourselves to just be!!! That’s the inspiration and lesson informing this piece. Always appreciate your feedback. Cheers queen 🎉😉🎉
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And my dear Dawn, I appreciate your lessons of continued learning of love! Cheers sistah queen! 😍🥂😘💖🤗
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Learning. Learning. For always learning. Love is never fully learnt. It’s so VAST we are forever its student. 💗💕💗
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AMEN my sistah queen! 😊🙏🏼🥰 YES!!! 💖💥💘
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💕😉💕
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