Love and Anxiety

As I write this, you're two rooms away.
Lost in peaceful slumber, while my thoughts run astray.

Do you not see me drowning? All I need is your hand,
Yet your cold eyes just stare as you tell me to stand.

I understand that I need to find help on my own,
But you are my lover; you should anchor my soul.

Is ignorance the perpetrator? Are you innocently unaware?
Or are my worst fears veritable, and you simply don't care?

Allow me to explain myself, if you don't understand.
My mind is an ocean and my heart is quicksand.

My thoughts bring turbulence, and the storm steals my soul
While my pulse leaves me helpless, caught in the undertow.

I do love you and I try to prove it,
But no matter what I say, guilty is your constant verdict.

My sanity is a seashell, crushed by the waves.
Shattered among the ashes from my yesterdays.

But that's not where you are, I can surely love you better.
All I ask is that you please take off your hide of leather.

That coldness you wear like a Kevlar vest,
It tears me up inside, leaving me silent at best.

If I can not talk to you, and tell you how I feel,
If you do not answer, how will I know your love is real?

Bring me to the shore, don't let my thoughts drag me away
Keep me from drowning; be my peace today.

Reviews

[Dave]

AAAAh! So much better! It is a shame that sometimes we have to suffer from unrequited love. Rosie you express your need so plaintively. Love can ooze out of all our pores and unfortunately like the flowers that are blooming or about to do so, they must be nourished. Love that is forced to struggle on its own, dies.

Take care - Dave

[Rosie Brooklin]

This is a heartbreaking realization, but it's so full of truth. Thank you for taking time to leave this insightful review!

[Dave]

I'm sorry if I was too blunt.
Dave

[Rosie Brooklin]

Not at all!

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful and true words shared Rosie.
"Bring me to the shore, don't let my thoughts drag me away
Keep me from drowning; be my peace today"
The above lines. All of us need. A kind words, someone to listen to us and someone to hold us up when we are falling. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Rosie Brooklin]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it

[Coyote Poetry]

I did enjoy Rosie and you are welcome.

[Nipplegrinder]

Well executed tale of the distance that can envelope a relationship. And the walls that are built. Good writing.

[Rosie Brooklin]

Thank You!

[Karen Redburn]

Your poem articulates that struggle for closeness in a relationship, all our fears laid out in lines here followed by the perfect matching metaphor. I really enjoyed this read it flowed well. Thank you for the read, cheers!

[Rosie Brooklin]

Thank you for your kind review!

[sette]

Allow me to explain myself, if you don't understand.
My mind is an ocean and my heart is quicksand. what metaphors to used i can visualize the pain through these words..an amazing piece of work

[Rosie Brooklin]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[sette]

yes i did hope you can write another one like this

[Rosie Brooklin]

I right many poems and stories with hyperbole. Go on my page and check em out if you want to see more!

[sette]

ok will do that

[KWP]

Isn't it funny how even between the closest of souls the "lost in translation" button keeps hitting repeat.

your articulation of this concept is fabulous - well done X

[Rosie Brooklin]

Too funny... its basically a comedic tragedy. What an oxymoron. Thank you!