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May 10, 2010

Perfect Enough

(for my wife, Tammy)

You wonder why I love you so
You just can’t understand
My love for you just seems to grow
Each time I hold your hand

When you look in the mirror
You don’t like what you see
I can’t make it much clearer
You’re beautiful to me

You note each imperfection
And notice every flaw
I tell you with affection
Those things I never saw

I look a little deeper
And see the good inside
I know that you’re a keeper
That cannot be denied

You think your hair is just plain brown
And sometimes out of place
I like the way that it hangs down
When you’re kissing my face

The prettiest eyes I’ve ever see
They look so blue they twinkle
But then again sometimes they’re green
Perhaps it’s some new wrinkle?

But most of all I love the way
You always show you care
Even on the roughest day
I know that you’ll be there

The truth is plain to see indeed
It shouldn’t be too tough
Our love is everything we need
And that’s perfect enough

27 comments:

  1. anthonynorthSeptember 28, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    Beautiful words.

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  2. Steve IsaakSeptember 28, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Yep, that's love! Plainly stated, but oh so veritable, truth(s) that are simultaneously humbling and uplifting (in the most straightforward, non-bathetic sense of the word). Thanks for the heart warmth! :)

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  3. Brian MillerSeptember 28, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    that is perfect enough eric...would love to hear her response...great one shot!

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  4. dustusSeptember 28, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    A beautiful poem for your wife. "Our love is everything we need / And that’s perfect enough"
    thanks, Eric. Happy One Shot to ya!

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  5. TeresaSeptember 28, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    What a wonderful sweet poem! Very nicely done.

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  6. UnknownSeptember 28, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    Such a sweet poem. I really loved the focus on appearance versus love. Really great work!

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  7. TALONSeptember 29, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    This was lovely, Eric. It's beautiful to remind those we love that we see them body and soul. I bet your wife loved this poem!

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  8. moondustwriterSeptember 29, 2010 at 12:46 AM

    Now that's a down home love poem. I know your wife swooned when she read it.
    Eric that shows a measure of strength and purpose - I'm glad we got to see that side of you.

    A One Shot keeper

    Moon thanks

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  9. BeachannySeptember 29, 2010 at 1:33 AM

    That's a perfect wedded love song. They're the words every woman wants to hear. She may be strong and brilliant but she knows all her wear and tear. So for her man to say she's lovely even through the babies, and the job loss and the flood, she knows he means it and he'll stay there by her side. Thanks, Gay @beachanny

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  10. stryka66September 29, 2010 at 3:09 AM

    very touching

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  11. Gabriela AbaloSeptember 29, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    touching and romantic.

    Your wife is very lucky

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  12. gautami tripathySeptember 29, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Such love! It felt good to read this..

    the middles makes it

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  13. PattiKenSeptember 29, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    This is true love. It rings more true for me than words of high passion and sticky romanticism. I really like it.

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  14. ClaudiaSeptember 29, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    this is just soooooo lovely - seeing the beauty in someone else - well trained eyes you need for this!

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  15. signed...bkmSeptember 29, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    that is the sweetest ever....and the best gift anyone can write about someone...she is blessed to have you....very nice...bkm

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  16. KimberlySeptember 29, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    Love the way it flows.

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  17. BelindaSeptember 29, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    This sure is perfect enough, Eric! Love it! YOUR inner beauty shows!

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  18. alexSeptember 29, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    awww that is great
    love reading it
    ):)(:(

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  19. *September 29, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    What a love ballad, this. It is something else to see ourselves from someone else's eyes, as you have done here for your wife.

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  20. joannaSeptember 30, 2010 at 2:33 AM

    You are such the sweet and tender prince, with your affectionate and loving poem.

    cheers,
    Joanny
    http://thedowsersdaughter.blogspot.com/

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  21. KavitaSeptember 30, 2010 at 3:32 AM

    This really IS perfection!! And this is exactly what hubby and I do too! Every few days or so, we have such conversations :) This poem was veru special to me, Eric.. thank you so much.. I will read it out to hubby, and I JUST KNOW he will give me a very knowing smile :)
    LOVED this poem!!!! The simplicity and sheer honesty in it is beautiful! Just like pure love itself...

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  22. budh.aaahSeptember 30, 2010 at 3:38 AM

    Wow ! I didnt know this kind of love really exists..beautiful words

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  23. John (@bookdreamer)September 30, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    The feelings of the man is in his words...Thanks for reading and commenting on And binding with briars our joys and desires. Hope your week goes well.

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    What a wonderful decription Eric...got lost in your words X

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  25. AnonymousOctober 9, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    Quite lovely. Nice write. Love and Light, Sender

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  26. MarianJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    aw. you're a keeper. so nice!

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  27. BlagaApril 1, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Lucky her! May you keep the love and the little moments to treasure!

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