Totem

My spiritual animal
Must be the hawk
Every time I leave your hand
I come right back

68 comments on “Totem

  1. gabychops's avatar gabychops says:

    Now, Benjamin, this is simply brilliant!!

    Do I have to buy a hat now?

    Joanna

  2. judeitakali's avatar judeitakali says:

    Nice

  3. crimsonposy's avatar crimsonposy says:

    Lovely.

  4. That’s a nice one Ben!!

  5. Lia's avatar Lia says:

    Honestly you blow my mind every time. Unreal… real… this is just really coincidental for me, as I had a treasured piece of art that I later gained negative associations with, just brought it out again yesterday, and made up my mind to see it with fresh eyes… it’s like this poem embodies it in such an unexpected way. Amazing. I love your poetry.

  6. gabychops's avatar gabychops says:

    I wonder if you know the English meaning to the question I asked, but perhaps, I was way ahead….

    Joanna

    • Forgive me. I’m not sure what you’re referring to. You’ll have to explain. But maybe I understand now. You’re asking when is the wedding, yes, so you can buy your hat or outfit to it? I wish I could tell you it was tomorrow or yesterday. But, unfortunately, you don’t always get what you want. So only time will tell. And hopefully it brings good news one of these days. Thanks again for your support!

  7. Bellpepper's avatar Alina says:

    Short and sweet. 👏

  8. yassy's avatar yassy says:

    Good stuff, very cleverly designed and elegantly crafted verse. A simple statement poetically perfectly written..

  9. That is beautiful, Benjamin. 🙂

  10. Grace's avatar Ace says:

    Ooo nice piece Benjamin!!! Your words are always simple but so deep and beautiful! I too have always resonated with hawks, majestical creatures! Much love friend 🖤

  11. Cassa Bassa's avatar Cassa Bassa says:

    Potent in just a few lines.

  12. diosraw's avatar DiosRaw says:

    ♥️

  13. What a beautiful tribute to your beloved! 🌞

  14. sastyalokesh's avatar Lokesh Sastya says:

    Beautiful writing.

  15. Serene Grace's avatar Seoul Sister says:

    I love this poem 💖

  16. You have such a well oiled mechanism to capture your thoughts, wrap them cleverly and throw at us. Respect my friend… :))

  17. whispersofthewanderer's avatar wardah says:

    I really love this one and the simile of a hawk! Beautiful.

  18. Such an outpouring of love and desire, in so few lines..and yet we all immediately see the truth in that image:) Captivated by love!! This is wonderful Benjamin!!

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