When Words Aren't Enough

A Poem by april13

*sometimes, even a poet's word plays aren't enough

When words aren't enough
and I end up getting frustrated,
I close my eyes and sigh
-it's been quite a wile since this started.

My words used to be enough.
My word plays used to bring my emotions to life.
Yet I feel they're lacking now,
My words and feelings cut by a sharp knife.

My word plays are no longer enough,
Such a bitter truth for this lovestruck poet
But deep inside I had long accepted this,
My words won't ever be enough for a lover's duet.

No matter how I try,
I can never put into words what you've done to me.
Because you came and I was never the same again
You turned my life around completely.

They'll never be able to explain how you brighten up my day,
or how you gave my life a new meaning.
They'll never be enough to express my happiness,
You brought me to a new beginning.

I don't think I can ever put into writing
How I smile every time you laugh,
My words can never capture the beauty of your existence,
Yes, my word's won't ever be enough.

But these words are all I have right now.
These word plays are all I can offer you,
And with this armless embrace, hear me.
Here I am. I love you.