Why I could not

I would have loved you from a distance
But I guess the shortest space
Between two hearts
Was not a straight line

I would have held you from a distance
But those kisses you blew my way
Ended up, just like wishful prayers -
Stuck to the ceiling

I would have heard you from a distance
But the smooth whispers of your heart
Got lost in translation -
Did you hear my dialect?

I would have covered our chasm's distance
But I don't think you wanted that too -
Even if you said so
So I made it easy for both of us
And turned, and walked away.

Reviews

[nyce]

the poem was great! emotions was all in place ..
as always the bitter sweet ending of love .

[B]

What if you misunderstood her intentions ..... thats the problem with distance
It births misunderstandings !!!

[SleeplessVolcano]

Maybe some intentions are worth misunderstanding......

[B]

You think
If only they stood the test of being misunderstood

[SleeplessVolcano]

It's better to misunderstand a lover than to understand an enemy.....because in the end, love can conquer all differences

[B]

An enemy is so full of hate its impossible to receive anything from that person no understanding or misunderstanding just blankness ..... zero information their aura is shut ..... you can't feel anything in their presence and thats how you know your enemy

[Great Aunt Astri]

Well, stuff happens. You are probably better off without her. But the poem was really good to read, Beautifully worded, controlled, lovely picture images, emotions well expressed and a beautiful little poignant ending.