To Late The Dream

To late the realization of where I am

Lost

In the heart of another that will not be

Alone

Never to know what they cannot show

Bewildered

Will not or can’t, what matters the difference

Empty

Reality sets in, I know I’ll not win either

Forlorn

I’ll n’er take what is not willingly given

Longing

Nor will I give what should not be given

Temptation

Concede no I’ll not let this dream die

Wanting

— poewriter58, May 26, 2008

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rider68

18 years ago

Hi Chrys

This is very thought provoking, A thought to which many could relate, "If Only" very often the case, setting the rules, Honesty a rare commodity, love without hidden tags, A wanting but something that we can't have. Glad to see you posting, Love & Best wishes Peter ~~~~~~~~~Creativity Is to think more efficiently~~~~~~~~~~

poewriter58

18 years ago

Peter

Thank you as always you saw where I was going with this I still post but not as often Chrys

Arrow

18 years ago

I agree that it’s

I agree that it's thought-provoking. That's why I wanted a little more. If you'll never take anything unless willingly given, how will you justify not conceding? Is it that you decide there is a meaningful difference between "will not" and "can't" (line 7) and continue to struggle in this relationship? Or, is it that you will pursue the dream with someone else?

poewriter58

18 years ago

Arrow

Thank you so much The answer is I can justify it by keeping it in dreams until and unless the tides turn, or not give up dreaming might be a better explanation tell me what more you would like to see and perhaps I will add to it Chrys

Arrow

18 years ago

You were lost, empty,

You were lost, empty, bewildered and forlorn. Then, at the end you showed a reservoir of strength. How did you reach the lifespring? For me, that's an important question. Happy holiday.

poewriter58

18 years ago

Arrow

That is an excellent question let me give that thought. I see where you are pushing this and I like it thank you. Chrys

poewriter58

18 years ago

Arrow

I've not forgotten your question . I just had life get in the way for a bit Chrys

Arrow

18 years ago

Don’t worry. My work week

Don't worry. My work week schedule is heavy so I've little time to write or think about writing until the weekend. Even if you never gave my suggestion another thought, there'd be no need to worry about that, either.