A Poem

An impossible love story.

I needn’t stroke your silken hair
or touch rose petal skin.
The type of love I have for you....
it burns from deep within.

While in my soul the fires rage,
and nothing is consumed.
My spirit wanders aimlessly,
from room to darkened room.

The proper words I cannot say,
to show you my great love.
Yet here I’m staring at your face,
while you look from above.

Still my heart stirs with great desire,
to reach up and touch you.
As these feelings that I’m feeling,
I know they’re in you too.

 

But you will someday think of me,
when this book you have closed.
And I am just a memory....
and not the one you chose.

Alas...
Of all that I have looked up at,
‘tis you I wished I’d known.
For yours is a breathing spirit,
and mine.... I’m just a poem.

 

A Sean Allen Poem

© 2006 D McDaniel Hayden

Reviews

[Edward James]

With 50+ reviews, I doubt I can tell you anything new or groundbreaking as far as analysis goes, so I'll say that I really do like this poem. I'm a sucker for old fashioned rhyme schemes and rhythm, and not being a visual person, for me the aural sensation of reading a poem is quite often every bit as important as the message conveyed. Saying that, I love the pulse of this piece, and the idea that a poem (whether yours or someone else's) is observing and caring for you in the same way you do it is quite pleasant. I think I may have to reevaluate some poetry after reading this.

Nice write, I look forward to reading more

Edward

[jacob erin-cilberto]

sometimes poems can embrace with the largest platitudes of love...and it can be a lot to give...

if only accepted by the object of the affection.
j.

[Marie]

This is actually rather nice. A poem can be loved long after others are gone or dead.

[Seashell]

Nothing to beat a sweet simple love poem but one with a twist is even better. So easy to read that I was on the last line before I knew it...Then read it again...
Thank you so much for sharing your charming words.
Barbara x

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

This is really beautiful and very eloquent, full of honesty and genuine affection that touches with its prefect rhyme and rhythm. I simply love reading it.

[MOON]

Love the rhythm and beauty of the words. Great write.

[SilentNiaAngel]

Such a lovely Poem, I'm overwhelm...i must =D

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

And again I read, each time i see more beauty.
Chloe

[Leslie Philibert]

A well penned piece of traditional poetry from a good poet.Good work.

[Sahar moonlight]

This was awesome.
With 200+ reviews , i cant say any new thing as well (as Edward James said earlier)
But i really found it awesome.
I love reading this type of poems.

Natty

[Norma M Sutton]

This is beautiful Don. I've said it before and I'll say it again.