I think I'll never write about you.

You beloved are a dream,
a delusion of my essence,
running deep within my veins
filled with blood, fire and you.

You're a truth half realised-
everything I had wished for,
nothing l had hoped;
running deep within my soul
incinerated by my love,
unrequited.

I think I'll never write about you again.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

That's the trouble with being a writer . . . it's too tempting to fictionalize some encounter, building it up into something far beyond the mundane reality of the thing. It's a fine balance, learning to use another's heat to spark one's creativity, but then not making that into the story of one's existence (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Mk.t.g]

Wonderfully composed, Fairy Khan! I recently came across your page, and I am loving all your work already!

[Fairy Khan]

That's so nice to hear. Thank you so much, it means a lot.

[Cassie]

gosh!!!! this one has a bitter taste and so relatable. You write so well

[John the Baptist]

Apparently the one who got away. Maybe the one who was never approached. Unrequited love is a dead end, a road best undriven.

[Coyote Poetry]

I have said this often. Then a face sneak into our thoughts. Make us create more words for someone. I liked the energy and the drive of the words leading to the proper ending. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Fairy Khan]

Thank you for your kind words, dear poet.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

The pain of unrequited love runs deep. All consuming. You would like not to write about it again Fairy, but you will. Perfectly penned dear poet. All good wishes.

Chris

[Fairy Khan]

Yes, it does consume everything. Doesn't it? Thank you for reading. I appreciate you stopping by.

[Chris Shaw]

It will burn out one day, but not until it is ready. It hurts but you will gain strength from it. There will be a positive where currently you only feel the negative.

[Ookpik]

Ah, unrequited love - this was a pleasant read, perhaps more familiar to me than at times I'd like it to be.

I think, in these matters, moving on is the pragmatic choice - though I'll admit, in my experience, the decision to perpetuate the feelings have lead to some of my better work. It's a difficult thing, and perhaps different for everybody, but I enjoyed the way you expressed it here and appreciate the way you chose to pen it.

-Ook

[Fairy Khan]

"If it doesn't kill you, it makes you stronger" stands true for you then. I hope it does for me, and everyone out there. Thank you and jeep visiting.

[Kari Rakitan]

Ah, if only it were that easy! I've found it's impossible to turn my back on someone who means that much to me.

[Fairy Khan]

Yes, it sure does feel that way. Thanks for stopping by.

[Just Kim]

This is a wonderful write here, emotional and nicely written

[Fairy Khan]

Thank you for your kind words.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and the next poem will not be about the subject either, nor the one after that,
or the one after that.
I have made this pledge...but it is so hard for us to avoid writing about past relationships.
the poems pretty much write themselves.
j.

[Fairy Khan]

That's true. I have done it before, probably will do it again. Thanks for the visit.