Originally Posted: May 1st, 2012
Updated: January 4th, 2020
Here’s another poem for the Couples Series I’ve been collecting. This one came to me during my time in Hawaii, while I was walking around and enjoying the landscapes around me.
One great thing about computers over typewriters is italics. You can click ‘read more’ to see which phrases I italicized…it really does give the poem a different feel.
“Couple #2”
I’m in love with you
means I got lucky
like losing a map
then finding a road
but I love you
forces life
back into promise
decrepit kisses, conversation
the beauty being sometimes
it works
— billimarie
april 2nd 2012
Really interesting to see the difference. Do you prefer it with the italics? I prefer it without — maybe I just felt really concious of “reading” the italics…hmm
Italic is dofferent.
You can say “more”, with italic than “these”.
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That’s very true 🙂
I like the italics.
As do I. I wonder what italics on a typewriter would be like.
I am in love with your poem, and love your last 2 line 🙂
I like the last stanza, as well. It introduces a new space and rejuvenates the reader–something I always aim for, but rarely ever hit.