Sometimes Love Is Not Enough.

That spark is missing
which unites two souls
and makes them one.

Like a runner setting out
on a marathon, though he
has not trained for the run,

or the sun rising tomorrow
without it's golden ray,

or the moon failing to appear
at evening time
to mark the end of day.

Next best thing is to
be to each other
a most dear and wonderful friend,

who will be there
always and forever
right to the very end.

Sometimes love is not enough.
It's sad, so hard and very tough
to close the door, to break love's token
but now, both are free a new door to open.

Yet, be there for each other
to turn to all the while.
You are my beautiful friend!
I think of you and I smile.....

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Once in ancient times. A great writer wrote. When the love is finish. Better to separate than create more hell. You walked softly on a tender subject dear Marie. It is good if you can maintain friendship. Thank you dear poet for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Marie]

Dear John, I agree with what the great writer wrote. If the relationship was built on a good strong foundation of friendship first, then it is possible to maintain a caring friendship afterwards, like forever friends... Thank you for your so kind words, encouraging and helpful, John. I am most grateful...

[Snow_]

I agree with Marie:D

[GlendaK]

It's romantic love compromised to friendship love compromised to barely acquaintance. I cannot let go of this dream even when it has blown up in my face. My heart still pounds when I see his face although, now, I know it's not the face I fell hopelessly in love with. There is no answer. I've waited so long just to be able to talk and it's like somebody dropped a bomb...everything is destroyed. The hope to even be friends...gone.
*I appreciate your poetry, Marie, it's lovely. I guess the choice is mine to wallow in my misery. Misery. Misery.

[Marie]

Hello GlendaK and a very Good evening to you, dear. Thank you so very much for taking time out of our day to read and comment on my poem. I am most grateful and appreciative.
The 'after effects' last for a while, but only we can decide how long. You are very aware that he is not the person you thought he was. It is wonderful that you found that out now, not some years down the road. Now, you have a chance to turn your life around. He has closed the door, but you can now open another door, one which will lead you to the person you were always meant to be with, Glenda. One who will be your good friend first and when you fall in love will be there for you and still your best friend. Should the romance dissolve, he will still be there for you, but as your forever friend. Someone whom you can always turn to during times when you feel you need someone to listen to what you have to say, etc. Keep the good memories from your present relationship and let the not so good memories drift away into the mists of time. Do NOT visit them there, Glenda. Move on and away from them but keeping the good ones in your mind and heart, they won't ever hurt you. You will heal yourself when you decide to let go. Your mood will be uplifted, your smile a little prettier, your light will shine a little brighter and attract somebody new into your life. There is someone out there walking the road of life looking for someone like you. You will meet him! I have no doubt about that, Glenda, and when you do you will forget about the other person immediately. The other person was a waste of your precious time and did not treasure your love, sadly. I feel you will be invited to a "Get together" over the Christmas period and the person who is looking for you on the road of life, will be there". Do let me know if he turns up, dear. I would truly love to know, Glenda. In the meantime, do something nice for yourself, it will bring healing too. Take very good care of you, keep safe and keep well, Glenda...

[GlendaK]

...tears, tears, tears..and much thanks...I don't want anyone else...Happy holidays, lovely lady Marie

[Marie]

Glenda, I said those very words "I don't want anyone else" myself, dear! How I wish I hadn't. When we get what we wish for, sometimes we would be better off by far if our wish was not granted. PLEASE, dry your beautiful tears, Glenda. They are too precious to fall. By keeping the door to your heart closed, you will miss the one Fate has in store for you! Open up the door of your heart and place a beautiful Welcome mat outside it! Will send you Happy Holiday greetings closer to the time, dear Glenda...

[Desert Knave]

Those are probably the best relationships ... the ones that do not rise to the level of perfect and encompassing love, but bring us a friend for life. Nice write. ~Jim

[Marie]

I believe that if two people build a friendship first, have lots of things in common, share everything with each other, etc then they have a good foundation for a relationship. If the relationship should go 'wrong', they will part but always remain friends, because before they fell in love they had a good friendship and they will remain forever friends, forever. Thank you for kindly reading and for your very insightful comment, dear Jim...

[emmajoygreen]

Your words prove what your love and/or affection as was, was genuine ..
Does that mean the best has to be forgotten ?
Just because one day is freezing cold, does it mean that glorious time by the sea has to be deleted from your memory? Is it that easy?

[Marie]

I guess it's different for everyone, dear Emma, but if one holds on to the good memories and allows the not so good memories to slip away, healing will take place. The good memories will always bring joy and a smile and lovely thoughts of someone so special.
No deletion button in my memory, dear Emma! (Smiling). Whether it is easy or not depends on a person's state of mind, what they want after a relationship has sunk off "The Coast of Love". No point standing there looking at it in the hope that by some miracle it will rise again from its watery grave. One door closes and another opens and with the hope that real, pure, true, genuine love will one day enter and heal the broken hearted. Thank you for so kindly reading and for your very thought provoking comment, my dear friend Emma...

[Joli Dy]

Took my breath away. I am in this same season of reframing love. Thank you. This is where I want my heart to be.

[Marie]

Dear Joli Dy, thank you so very much for kindly reading and commenting on this poem. Your lovely heart will get there in time. Hold on to the good memories, allow the not so good ones to drift away. Live the rest of your life fully and enjoy! Gratitude, dear Joli...

[John the Baptist]

Romanic love creates dangerous expectations in some people. When the novelty of the relationship wears off, a feeling of disappointment, even betrayal, can take its place. Friendship may lack the uplift of romance, but it is certainly more dependable (and in some cases, physically safer).

[Marie]

When a couple are friends for a long time, know each other inside out, have many interests in common and then, fall in love and have a loving relationship, the chances are that if they grow apart in love, they will continue to be the very best of good friends always, dear J. B... Thank you for kindly reading and for your kind words too...

[Soren]

A beautiful trribute to a good friend that is as faithful as the sun and moon

[Marie]

Thank you so v-e-r-y much for reading and for your very lovely comment, dear Soren...

[Jeyanthi]

(Most of them can relate to this ... even I does... but to me ... move on... acceptance didn't come as easy I thought, it was a struggle.. but worth at the end...)

This poem gives a gentle feeling of acceptance and with that of letting go and respecting each other gives life to live more meaningful than the love we imagine... yet thinking about the friendship we gain in the run... lovely write...
Thanks for sharing, Marie. 🙂

[Marie]

I agree, we have to accept and move on, and it's not an easy thing to do but as you so rightly say, dear Jeyanthi, it is worth it at the end. I am grateful to you for kindly reading and for your very insightful comment, dear friend. Thank you again, dear Jeyanthi...

[Jeyanthi]

Your lines and this poem makes me think about the positive side of any relationship... ✨️
read moreYour lines and this poem makes me think about the positive side of any relationship... ✨️
Thank you for sharing it..Marie..
And Welcome 🙏, Mam..

[Marie]

Bless you, dear Jeyanthi. Some of your comment is missing, I am unable to access it, but I am so happy that you concentrate on the positive side and some men make really good friends, but not really good husbands, dear Jeyanthi! Thank you again, dear friend...

[Jeyanthi]

Yeah I agree 😀..
(It's due to leaving line space makes the comment unaccessible, I think, i will correct, thanks for saying Marie:))

[Marie]

It's ok, dear Jayanthi. NO worries, dear friend. Wishing you a very nice evening to enjoy...