illusions

illusion

When I want to see your smile,

or admire the curve of your hips...

I look at a photograph.

Overwhelmed by lonliness.

 

When I want to tell you I love you,

express how much I care...

I write between these lines.

Silent words you really can't hear.

 

When I want to explore your body,

hear your passionate cries...

I imagine we're together,

Forever unsatisfied.

 

What I need,what I want,

I can't have...

So I imagine,Write letters,

stare at photographs.

Author's Note

i need help renaming this piece..."illusions" just isnt it. feel free to offer suggestions on a new title and with permission I will rename this piece, giving credit to the new title's creator. Thanks!

Reviews

[Celeste21]

Sad if the only way you can communicate with someone is through an old photograph or letter. Nothing like the presence of someone you love and being able to trace their silhouette with your actual fingertips.

[Siddhartha]

Oh, this is a sad and haunting piece about unrequited love my friend.The pain here is accentuated by nostalgia and is intense and damn personal. A great write, this...

[Kelsie Stoner]

I love this. And it's definitely something I can relate to, as most people probably can. Great poem. :)