After All This Time

All these years when I could have had you 

I ignored the temptations 

Always wanting more 

All these years when you could have been the one 

I pushed you farther away 

Than you already were 

All these years when I knew you loved me 

I searched for someone new 

Someone better to come 

All these years watching your tears wash away 

I looked away and pretended to never know the reason of them 

All these years when I have been enclosed in a shell 

Of my falsified ego and dignity 

You are still here waiting 

For me to open and accept the reality 

So 

After all these years of 

Keeping you waiting 

I finally come to you 

I know you won't push me away 

Like I did with you...

Reviews

[SZHZIA]

Beautiful poem on the nature of a lover. When we love some one and he/she does not respond, we face such situation. while we should respect all those who love us. In my opinion love does not mean to be together. Love is also a kind of respect yourself. I love your thought because I have faced such situation. Thanks for sharing.

Best
Szhzia

[Dr YumnaKay]

Well yes unrequited love seems a fanciful thought but not to those who have fallen in love.. Thank you for your insight here.. :)

[SZHZIA]

I know that is difficult but we can not sacrifice our life for emotionless person. Be always aware to the character of such person in this material world. There is no place for emotion, feelings, love in this so-called modern and progressive world. This time has killed the feelings and emotions. Be strong and cool.

[Dr YumnaKay]

Well, you are right I guess..

[SZHZIA]

So be cool and say to such person "bhad mein jaao".

[Dr YumnaKay]

Hahaha.. I do that all the time ;)

[SZHZIA]

Good. Respect those who respect you is my ideal conduct that was incorporated in all ethical text.

[Dr YumnaKay]

Hm probably..👍

[G.C.... aka Gene]

To love deeply in poetry is simply impossible without placing emotional intelligence. Me? thinking is Great work.

[Dr YumnaKay]

thank you for your thoughts here and for liking :)

[G.C.... aka Gene]

lol, You Wel.

[Sir Drift & Mr. Pulse (..]

Oh y, it looks like youre realing in a giant fish.

[Dr YumnaKay]

ermm really? I didn't think like that...

[isislynn]

I loved this poem. It is so attractive.

[Dr YumnaKay]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it ☺

[Ellen Kolman]

Wow...my heart was deeply touched by your words...bravo...I cannot wait to read more

[Dr YumnaKay]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for liking this piece! Much humbled...

[Sikandar Khan]

Goood You Have Done A Nice Job.......

[Dr YumnaKay]

Thank you ☺

[Sikandar Khan]

Wellcome...

[Red Rose]

Beautiful piece.. It has a really smooth flow.
It was easy to understand, and really simple but great!

[Dr YumnaKay]

Thank you for your kind words on this piece! I'm glad you liked it ☺

[barleygirl]

WOW! This is a very powerful message! I've done this most of my life & you captured how it feels to be a rolling stone, pushing away a perfectly awesome beloved, still curious about what's around the next bend. I love the way you use "All these years" followed by something a little different each time. This refrain gives your message a haunting quality.

[Dr YumnaKay]

I have been doing that uptil now too 😉 Except for the last part which may someday happen 😂 read moreI have been doing that uptil now too 😉 Except for the last part which may someday happen 😂
Thank you for the reviewing of this piece! Your appreaciation means alot as well as criticism ☺

[barleygirl]

I went back to some of those whom I kicked to the side & they weren't as kind as the sentiments in the last part of your poem! I wish the best for this possible reunion you're hinting at! (((HUGS)))

[Dr YumnaKay]

Hahaha thank you for the nice wishes 😊😊😊

[Akansha]

This piece is quite relatable.Nicely and honesty written! :)

[Dr YumnaKay]

Thank you Akansha! I'm glad you could relate☺

[The Exiled Wolf]

The words are so sincere and beautiful. The flow is smooth and it sounds beautiful to read. I wish you can find the one you need!

[Dr YumnaKay]

Thank you for the nice review and wishes.. I wish the same for you :)