You Are

Poem by Joni Caggiano and Photograph by Ian Dooley from Unsplash

warm hands on mine
curator of my fearful secrets
flushing color in my ample cheeks
a tender refuge like silkworms entwine
quick breaths that rise and fall with mine

48 thoughts on “You Are

  1. Like capturing a breath in mid air, a moment in time, a caress as it is given. Lovely work indeed my friend! Wishing you both a lovely day filled with blessings!

    1. Thank you Francis. What a thoughtful comment. You two are already enjoying your afternoon. Blessings to you both. Sending love and hugs from both of us. 🤗❤️

  2. That feeling that can’t be described but you’ve managed to wrap it in your beautiful and tender words, Joni. Amazing lines about that loving touch. 🙂

    1. Thank you Terveen what a lovely comment. I appreciate your reading and commenting very much as I have an idea how busy you are and I don’t know how you do it. ❤️🤗

    1. You are so sweet. My ACOA poems are placed between happy post. I know it is a lot to read and digest. You have such a kind, intuitive, and beautiful heart ❤️ wise one. I know it is hard for people to read those pieces but it does help other people to feel like they were not alone. You are thoughtful to read them but I would also understand if you didn’t. That was a very thoughtful comment thank you my friend. You are special and I feel good knowing that people like you are out there. Sending you my love. ❤️🤗🦋🥰🦢Joni

    1. Thank you Brenda. That is very kind of you to say. I
      appreciate this comment very much. My husband and I both enjoyed your sense of humor in your last story. Sending my love. ❤️🤗🦋Joni

  3. Well written, as always Joni. So much more thoughtful than “You complete me”. Everyone needs to be as appreciative. Thanks for sharing. Allan 🤗🤗❣️

      1. I looked for your post this morning, I will check again now. Glad to know everyone is well. We are so blessed aren’t we my friend. Sending love ❤️

    1. Thank you and the same coming right back at you sweetheart. You are painting more again hopefully that means your not so crazy busy at work too. Big hugs and lots of love ❤️ 🦋🤗 and blessings to you and your honey. ❤️ Joni

    1. Thank you dear Cindy. How sweet of you to read and comment. I can not seem to catch up. There are so many beautiful things to read and see and not enough hours in the day. Sending my love to you. Love you sweetie ❤️

  4. Beautiful words Joni! The two hands resemble two painted bodies. Happy Valentine’s Day! Sweetness is already brewing for you. Enjoy! ❤️🎈🍮🍮🐝🍯

    1. Oh thank you for reading. I am so glad you enjoyed the piece. You are right about the coffee brewing I can smell it. Happy Valentine’s Day to you too. Sending big hugs and love. ❤️🤗🦋☕️☕️🧺🎈

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