The Sad Woman

a tale of unrequited love

For a love that never dies

passion burning behind sad eyes.

A heart that aches with every beat

as into my dreams you quietly creep.

Your sweet caress, your warm embrace,

full lips my fingers once did trace.

An emptiness that can’t be filled

for you see my dear

I love you still.

Author's Note

The image is a creation of Elena Dudina's.

Reviews

[John Alexander McFadyen]

So sadly romantic in its gentleness and eloquence. A lovely rhyming piece indeed.

[Dara]

Many thanks for this lovely comment. It is such a pleasure to see you here. This poem comes straight from the heart and it so very healing to have others share their words and understanding.

[Einstein Noodle]

beautifully said...really like the simplicity and precision of lines and words ... yet you paint the whole picture ... very relatable tale of love ... i was enjoying the shape your lines formed it seems so compact and rounded ... like a pill ;) a hard pill to swallow ... yuk yuk! ;)
E.

[Dara]

Wow, how did I miss this? What lovely words and wonderful review this is. Thank you a thousand times! I always always look forward to your comments my friend! Please accept my belated but ever greatful reply!

[Einstein Noodle]

of course my friend! hugs to ya! :)

[Dara]

I mean grateful reply:-)

[emmajoy]

Been a while since I called-in, forgive me. Truly hope you're well, Dara.

A sad but beautifully worded poem. To love so deeply and feel its absence so strongly must be hell. No matter people saying .. 'better to have loved and.. .. .. ' . It doesn't work that way, does it, luv.

Sending hugs, sending smiles.. hoping the sky is brighter nowadays. (Dara)

[Dara]

Dear Emma Joy, your visit always makes my day and your words warm my heart. I have been out of town and just now saw that you paid a call. A million thanks and yes, this love runs so deep but the emptiness is slowly being filled with fond memories. I hope life is treating you well my dear friend.

[Dara]

PS I have had a bit of a writers block but want you to know that it is folks like you that help inspire me to keep writing. You are definitely a bright light :-) Thank you so much!

[emmajoy]

You know where I am if ever needed... always ready to cyber hug, Dara.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I am a firm believer that love never dies...just you and I.

[Dara]

This is so true and makes it extremely difficult to be the one left behind. Great to see you here Kelly!

[Samuel Dickens]

Romantic, longing, and tenderly put. If only doctor's had a pill. If they did, though, there'd be an awful lot of art to never be made.

[Dara]

Yes, Sam, you are so right. So many times inspiration is born of heartache, pain, suffering etc. I guess it just all a part of the human condition. Thanks, it is always so nice to see you here! Hope you are doing well during these troubling days.