And I Hope

And I hope

and I pray

to tell you someday

what’s on my mind.

Though I know

I can’t show

the way I feel

within my head,

upon my heart,

beneath my soul.

And I hope

and I pray

to be able someday

to say what’s on my mind.

So I rest

on my couch

floating back into time,

past alleyways

of  memories

which are weak,

and perplexed,

but certain in direction.

And I hope

lord I pray

to let you know

you’re always on my mind...

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

copyright @ October 30, 2009
Picture: Laguna Beach, California - August, 2007

Reviews

[Mark]

Able to be taken either of two ways, with equal accuracy:
Talking to the fled, or soon-to-be-fleeing lover, whose principal complaint is that you cannot open up to her (when WILL they understand that we simply aren't wired that way??), O-O-ORR...
From the last line, plus one capital:
"I hope, Lord I pray, to let you know/ You're always on my mind."
A plea to One whom YOU have fled, to continue His patience yet a while longer.

Don't worry, He will.

[ImagineItAll]

Another beauty of a write. Such longing and desire to speak what is on your mind.

[Ladysue]

the flow of heart that comes from your words is sensational..so smooth yet so powerful they reach inside the reader...stunning indeed...

[Muse]

Charming this poem is. I enjoyed it very much Allen! xo

[Ruth]

Another powerful piece love..I always find comfort or such beauty in your work..truly a delight to read xx

[Dream Weaver]

Absolutely stunning work my friend...it doesn't
get anymore emotive then this....

[TJ]

Allen, this one tugged at my heartstrings. There may be no greater pain than being unable to express love. But at least in here lies hope.

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

A wonderful poem that flows so well and speaks beautifully. Enjoyed so much:)

[Inyourshadow]

A beautifully open and heart felt piece, you pen the fear of failing to vocalise all you need to say to express yourself clearly. The repeated lines add a humananity to the piece as if you are working this over in your mind going back and trying again to pick your words carefully and realising you will never succeed in giving voice to your feelings although with this poem I think you nailed it. Keep em' coming

[Sunni Davis]

The picture is so beautiful and a perfect match for your powerful yet vunerable words. Its often difficult to expression thoughts and feelings but sometimes you just have to take a deep breath and go for it. Hopefully everything turned out well for you