Poem 4: You deserve a lover by Frida Kahlo

You deserve a lover…

You deserve a lover who wants you disheveled, with everything and all the reasons that wake you up in a haste and the demons that won’t let you sleep.

You deserve a lover who makes you feel safe, who can consume this world whole if he walks hand in hand with you; someone who believes that his embraces are a perfect match with your skin.

You deserve a lover who wants to dance with you, who goes to paradise every time he looks into your eyes and never gets tired of studying your expressions.

You deserve a lover who listens when you sing, who supports you when you feel shame and respects your freedom; who flies with you and isn’t afraid to fall.

You deserve a lover who takes away the lies and brings you hope, coffee, and poetry.

— Frida Kahlo

I thought I will stick to my own words when maintaining this blog but then there are some words and thoughts, especially poetry, which personally affect you – so sharing them here too.

I liked these simple yet profound words coming from a lady who contributed to arts and society in many ways but was not duly appreciated in her own time. And yet her spirit longs for both doing those things and being with someone who appreciates that. I truly resonate with the thought of choosing optimism as key to a good life.

I believe the phrase  'You deserve' is the most important part here and the lover (though preferably an actual one) could be anyone who understands what one is going through. And hope, coffee and poetry are the best things to get and cherish after all!