The Sunday Poet: Susan Red

Poet Susan Red

Susan Red is a writer, photographer, and artist currently living in the NYC area. While living in the Somerville area, she read at many open mics and self published her first chapbook containing poems and a short story.  Some of her writings and photographs can be found at www.instagram.com/caitandthemoon

My Criteria For A Lover

Call me darling

often and say it 

sincerely 

Touch my lips with

your fingertip until

you can not 

Wait...

another moment 

to kiss me

When I tremble 

from nervousness,

wrap me in 

my favorite blanket 

and tell me all good 

things about myself 

When I tremble 

from pleasure,

hold my body close,

get lost in the sound

of my breathing 

Instead of fancy cars,

let's take a hippie van

to the mountains and

watch the stars

When one of us is sad,

let's simply say "I Care."

Let's watch each other's 

favorite movies, listen 

to our favorite songs

then discuss the meanings

in depth all night long

And when we're tired,

too tired to do anything, 

let's simply be 

with each other,

until we fall asleep 

whispering Goodnight.