Unrequited Fantasy

Without you

Life a dull ache

The radiant sunlight

A sickening pale

Pleasure repugnant

Stomach churning

Sleep elusive

Feverish dreams

Lingering sadness

Vivid memories

Hungover awakening

Gone like mist

Flesh torn asunder

Seared in my mind

Your comforting embrace

A heated pace

A gentle voice

A cry of ecstasy

Joyful laughter

Stolen by another

Tender touch

Sealed betrayal

My beloved

You're a passing wisp

A fleeting dew

In barren darkness

Of my heart's desolation

A droplet of water

A mirage of oasis

A lie of salvation

Reviews

[NeuroVersifier]

This poem represents the embodied experience of emotion, or the emotional nature of embodied experience. I don't want to sound reductionistic, but the neurochemistry of relational loss is similar to that of chemical withdrawal. The symptoms are similar and profoundly color our mood, our memory, and our perspective on reality. We feel it in our gut, and this visceral experience informs our soul, for better or for worse.
You words really drew me in. I found myself feeling strongly empathic. Thanks for the experience.

[Larq]

This poem has strong descriptions of pain and beauty intertwined-I find it interesting that we subconsciously, and repeatedly hit the replay button before we move on. I guess it is all a part of coming to terms-grieving perhaps. Thought provoking. Thanks for sharing this piece.

[Sami Khalil]

I have heard of unrequited love and this is new and unique...Bravo

[Anushka]

Absolutely loved this:) Really beautifully written