Pessimists Aren’t Allowed to Write Love Songs

I wish that I could give you
The heart
I had
A decade or so
Ago
Before it got torn apart.
I wish that I had met you
Back then
Or just
That I had not made
Those same
Mistakes
Again and again.

You deserve something so much
Better than this
Without the hesitation
In every kiss.

I live for the quiet moments
With you in my arms
And everything melts away.
I wish I’d accept the notion
That you feel the same
And that you are here to stay.

My heart hurts in the nighttime
When dreams steal you away,
Like maybe once you’ll wake up
And it’ll all fade with the day.

So lucky for your understanding
For who I am
As my youth begins to fade.
I fear that I’m too demanding,
As I’ve become
So much
That I claim to hate.

Would I
Write my
Dull love stories
With a pen
That spoke
Of things I never had known.
I now
Forego
Allegory
That fails to
Construe
How deep these feelings go.

I wish that I could give you
The best of me
But I fear he’s already passed,
So please accept
A humble offering.
I’ll give you my all
Till the very last.

Maybe I’m not the man
I thought I was going to be,
But I’m thankful that you’re in love
With the one that’s me.
Perhaps I’ll be something
More
With you here in my life.
You’ve already shown me
Love
In ways I’d never realized.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the poem Dennis. Love is hard to find and when given to us. We need to appreciate. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I, on the other hand think that it's the pessimists who have every 'right' to write love songs - the pining and longing that's portrayed is worth delving into. Been a long time since I reviewed a piece here but just couldn't pass this one, it's that good.

[Dennis Shanaberg]

Thanks for reviewing this one!
I also think pessimism makes for good writing a lot of the time

[R.E. Ray]

Dennis, I must admit I was first drawn to the title. I'm usually not one who likes long poem titles, but I like this one and the contrast with the relatively short, rhythmic verses. The contrast also complements what you're expressing in this poem, mostly humility and gratitude, two qualities most can appreciate. I also admire the vulnerability you show in this poem. Poems like this sometimes fall into the "rejected greeting card" category, but not this one. This one will bring me back to your page. Fine poem!

[Dennis Shanaberg]

Thank you. I’m glad you looked past the title and enjoyed the words therein

[R.E. Ray]

You're welcome.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Wow you express in an appealing super way, lyrical and appreciative of her love, poetically well said and it ought to charm her and keep her in love. Kudos for a lovely fab poem.

[Dennis Shanaberg]

Thank you for your kind words