Unfulfilled Love
Just my words, simple as they are
Heartfelt as always, for those away afar
Of feelings, misguided though they be
Is this truly love I feel, or just a longing in me
How did I get to this stage, of caring all too much
When never yet did we converse, let alone feel the touch
This thing was based on friendship, but somehow it grew beyond
Now I crave this love be real, to hold them in lasting bond
But I fear this can never be, circumstances will not permit
My life must continue as it is, massive void within it
I must accept things as they are, and cope with never knowing
If this be a madness in my head, or something worth pursuing
One day when I am old and tired, when my time is near
My eyes will glaze as my thoughts go back, and I will shed yet another tear
For this love I could not drive out or dull, that refused to be evicted
Still held there deep within my heart, unfulfilled unwanted untested
Sadness burns just one more time, having hurt me all too often
I leave this life and go to peace, finally released of my lengthy burden
To at last be free from daily thoughts, of loss, despair and regret
From which I struggled year on year, how I tried to forget
I ponder how something beautiful, has so often caused me to weep
When unfulfilled it bares its teeth and sinks it’s barbs in deep
Follow feelings of love where you can, within circumstances you’ve got
But beware I warn you, do not embrace love where really you should not
Another time another place, my love might have flourished immensely
The same two souls may have lived and loved each other so intensely
I should not decry this thing I crave, of that person I have not possessed
If you find and hold true love as I could not, you are truly heaven blessed
Comments
Welcome to redbubble JW, or were you already here?
This unfulfilled love is the perfect love in so many ways, sad but true. Like they who “shall not grow old as we that are left grow old”, this love always remains young and untainted. How can the realities of day to day life ever compete with the perfect imagined love affair?
A sad and real poem that many will relate to, nicely written :-)
Thanks Matt, appreciate the welcome and the wonderful comments that provoke further thought in me. As you must gather, I am new to this writing game and this just my clumsy attempt to make a start, with maybe, if I persevere, better things to come. I really appreciate your kind encouragement.
– justwords
i love the rhyming scheme here, and how it doesn’t distract the reader at all, because the words you write are amazing. really heartfelt and deep, too. great job!
Hey Michele, to get such positive feedback from you, having only just read your inspiring “What If You Knew”, is for me, so gratifying.
Seriously though, this piece of mine is very basic begginers stuff and any pointers where I must improve will always be welcomed. Many thanks :)
– justwords
Absolutely beautiful. There isn’t anything I don’t like, and there is everything I appreciate and admire in a writer. Kudos.
Hi Cassidy, well this is so unexpected, seriously…….As you must see, I am nothing but a clumsy begginer at this writing game, and hold the likes of yourself so highly that am embarressed to even see my work alongside some I find here on rb.
I am so inspired by your work, so to have such kind comments is greatly appreciated.
– justwords
Whoa, this is sad and yet so easy to relate to. These last lines just concluded the poem so well. I like them:
“I should not decry this thing I crave, of that person I have not possessed
If you find and hold true love as I could not, you are truly heaven blessed”
I can feel that.
You don’t seem like a beginner at all. The words flow so well, and the rhyming is perfect.
Very nice work, justwords.
Your words are such encouragement to me Erika, that you find my work worthy of your comment at all pleases me no end.
Thank you so much for taking time to review my writings, I really appreciate that.
– justwords
I can’t write rhythming poetry so I give you kudos, but also I love the first bit “Is this truly love I feel, or just a longing in me” I think many times perhaps the longing is love and the love is longing. I felt sadness in this piece, as well as other emotions. And that is the sign of a true writer, to be able to convey emotion in words
Thank you so much for your thoughts on my poem, I’m really pleased I succeeded in conveying the emotion intended. Very much appreciated.
– justwords
Stunning! And again, I relate to this so much. Very well crafted and heartfelt words my friend! Kudos to you!
It pleases me no end, to hear you describe my poem as you have my friend. I’m glad too, you are able to relate to the sentiment described. Thank you for your support and encouragement.
– justwords
honest and unguarded. Love this piece
Thank you Catherine, I truely appreciate that you have taken time to read my work, and gain great satisfaction that you like this.
– justwords
Your writing so touched my heart……I can so relate to your words and feelings…..however life is too short to deny one’s self the experience of true love and happiness …..is not leaving this life with the pain of never knowing what may have been too high a price to pay……? We must go into the “impossible” to find out the limits of the possible…..
Hi Liliana, your responce to this poem is really lovely for me. I am so pleased it touched you, that gives me a good feeling. Your words are so true from an idealistic viewpoint, however, in reality, other factors effect such decisions. Other’s lives might be tarnished in the pursuit of a love dear to oneself…..This is simply not acceptable, leaving one no option than to walk away from this, never knowing what might have been.
Many thanks for your lovely words and support.
– justwords
wow. this is really good.
i definetly can relate to this
good job :)
Hi……. thank you so much for taking time to read this, and that you relate to it and liked it, makes me happy. Much appreciated :)
– justwords
I apologise for giving an uninformed opinion on something about which you feel very strongly. I suppose we all see things from our own perspective based on our individual situation, experiences and what we have learned along the way. Looking forward to enjoying more of your great writing JW!
No need to apologise at all Iiliana. It was so good of you to connect with my words and offer your feelings back to me. I agree with you really, it’s just that life isn’t always that simple. I too, look forward to sharing our writings in the future. Thank you my friend, really appreciate your time.
– justwords