She Showed me Her Poem

she showed me her poem 
it was a need – 
to express emotions. 
like we need to breathe. 
of course I understand – 
its message was loud and clear – 
strangely though it made me want her more – 
and to pull her near. 
she showed me her poem 
which was not a plea – 
but nonetheless the emotion was evident – 
and it was relevant to me. 
expectations are hard to contain – 
and too easy to let loose – 
but in the end, when you hang – 
it is them that become the noose. 
she showed me her poem 
a way to express – 
in a way that speaks volumes – 
and with a gentle caress


James Garratt – Wednesday 17th September 2008