du u notice me

obtuse wanderings of the mind

do you even notice me

unless you need me to do

something like an itchy back

gets me noticed too

my heart breaks so often

when i try my best and then

you never seem to realize

unless i cannot tend

there is always something

that you need from me

but the silence i require

never does come free

i often need to be alone

that just makes you sad

then you pout and question

why i am so mad

my darling i do love you

but do i have to say

it every single minute

of every single day

when the words are not forthcoming

and my heart is laden deep

it does not mean i do not care

the words just seem so cheap

so many different emotions

i feel in seconds split

i wish for only good ones

so your heart i do not rip

my heart and life are yours my dear

but the world requires more

just accept the i love you

as i am walking out the door

i will be back at the end of the day

my love for you still real

deeply guarded in my heart

for those times i cannot feel

Reviews

[Eddie Phillips]

I loved the last part of this poem. It is so true. We love and hold on to love to get us through the times when it is most needed. Constance you hit a nerve with this one. The truth of a relationship is written in this piece. I loved it. Thank you for sharing.

[Constance Payne]

Thank you for reading. There is much truth in this piece, but the love is real.

[Jack...]

This is so true in so many relationships. I see it all of the time. Your words will speak to many who read this, as they have to me. Very nice.

[Constance Payne]

Thank you for reading.

[Rita L. Sev]

Constance, this poem really speaks to me. Your words remind me of the relationship my grandparents shared; if my grandmother had been a poet, she could have penned these sentiments. It makes me sad that she had to constantly "prove" and verify her love, and even sadder to realize how insecure my grandfather must have been. They were married over 60 years - and still, he seemed unsure, and she had to work so hard to reassure him. A great poem, speaking volumes. Thank you for sharing!

[Constance Payne]

Thank you for reading and your precious comments. I have been on both sides of the coin and it can make you crazy when you wonder so much

[Sami Khalil]

"my heart breaks so often

when i try my best and then

you never seem to realize

unless i cannot tend"
Those lines stood out for me in this lovely, well written poem...:)

[Constance Payne]

Thank you for reading. We oft forget to notice those who are doing nothing for us, especially those closest to us.

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are welcome...:)

[Holly Mason]

fluid flowing words of your thoughts and emotions
it hit as almost relaxing to read
I truly like the line-unless I cannot tend-that is a true statement we are often over looked by loved ones until we cannot immediately drop everything and get to their needs
this was a nice read
thank you for sharing

[Constance Payne]

Thank you for reading.