I Used to Believe in Love

For me, Love has always just been a dream. I fall for it each time believing Love could possibly exist, but then I wake up, and realise Love only exists in dreams...

I've forgotten what it felt like
To WANT to love someone,
Forgotten how awesome it can feel.
Forgotten the joy it can bring,
The butterflies it puts in your tummy.
I've forgotten what it's like to kiss someone
Because I love them and not because
I’m desperate for attention,
Forgotten how good it feels to be held.
Forgotten what it’s like to be happy.
I've forgotten how beautiful
The birds' songs are,
Forgotten how perfect the world can be.

 

Suddenly I wake up
And realise everything has been a dream.
I believed so whole-heartedly in the love
I thought existed,
But to my dismay,
Not one bit was real.
It's sad -
I really believed in Love,
But then I woke up.

 

Copyright©JosieWentzel03May2008
 

Reviews

[Imperfection]

This is very well written.

I like how your feelings flow. Obviously your heart is flooded with emotions but your expression is so smooth. I've read some of your other writings and from what I know of your life, I think you've underplayed the sorrow here. Your words depict a lot of pain but there is a sense of calmness too.

I believed so whole-heartedly in the love
I thought existed,
But to my dismay,
Not one bit was real.

I don't quite agree with some of your thoughts dear. The love you thought existed, still exists; I believe so. We face disappointment in love not because there is something wrong about the concept of love but because we fall in love with the wrong person or we do not treat the right person right.
Just my opinion.

This is a great write.
Please do keep writing.

[chris' girlfriend]

it almost made me cry.... thats exactly how i used to feel :(

[Kaelani]

its so emotional and so deep

[An owl on the moon]

So deeply moving and heart breaking... I know this pain, and I know what it is to live longing for a dream. May our dreams one day come true...