A Love Unlived

Though you may not even dare to dream

so hope dreams on eternal

the possibility of good

is always understood

while the mind so wise and knowing

protects you from the knife

the soul takes lies and cunning

to secretly seduce your heart

and take her for a wife

Your eyes have seen the smile before

your ears have heard the laugh

the possibility of good

is always understood

with sparkling eyes deception is playing

its charming tune for the snake

and coiling within, it is growing

to choke-off the brain, the caution of pain

and make you another mistake

You live and learn, to hurt again

experience must succeed

the possibility of good

is always understood

love is blind and takes some guiding

to lead it through a maze

that has no map and ever-winding

leads with lights you cannot see

but ever burn your gaze

We are such things as dreams

a life unlived for seeking

the possibility of good

is always understood

unknowing, a vista is blooming

beyond your shadowy wall

atop which romance is assuming

its unbalanced rights over pride

and together they fall

There were lives that were loves unlived

and lives have lived unloved

the possibility of good

is always understood

the dream that love was breeding

lived and breathed and died

and when Romeo stops breathing

the life unlived that love had dreamt

tragically survives

Reviews

[Beccy]

To love and lose, then never to love again, is like never having lived or loved at all.

Hope is ingrained so deeply in mankind, that no matter the travail, it will ever springs eternal; and I must end by saying that whilst I absolutely adore every line, every nuance of this poem; like Jacob, I found the last verse truly outstanding.

Beccy.

[Indra Neil]

this is a riveting write with profound and deep imagery! wonderful rhyme flow with clever usage of refrain lines!! well done!!

[Devons]

Thank you very much indeed for your kind and perceptive words!

[Indra Neil]

u r most welcome!

[Urja Gokani]

amazingly written keep it up !!!!!!

[Devons]

Thank you very much, I will!

[kyam]

Wow, what a play on words but so very meaning full! You are a mere genius my friend....you dig deep into your artistic side as well as your wanton soul and the heart seeps out. Beauty to the ears, magic to be discovered upon every read. You are so amazing Devons, Kudos to you my Friend, may you continue this beautiful, yet living journey of yours Sir......Kyam

[Devons]

Your words are fresh cool waves splashing my skin. I thank you with all my heart. And soul.

[Devons]

I think this poem should be dedicated to you...

[Ana B.]

these beautiful lines somehow reminded me of Glen Miller's ''Dreamsville'', the only hope is that our heart's unspoken desires will be materialized in some other life or world....that somehow, this universe will rearrange my particles in such a way, that i will reach perfection.....a splendid poem :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QIfYvT0Oc8

[Devons]

Why, thank you for those great words. Clearly you fully understand.
I really admire Glenn Miller's music - but that is a piece I hadn't heard of. Will listen to that. Thanks.

[Ana B.]

Of course, my pleasure dear author.

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked and I agree with your words.
"There were lives that were loves unlived
and lives have lived unloved
the possibility of good
is always understood
the dream that love was breeding
lived and breathed and died
and when Romeo stops breathing
the life unlived that love had dreamt
tragically survives"
Love is the biggest test and leave the largest scars. A powerful poem. Left the reader with something to think about. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Devons]

Once again, much appreciated, sir (the cheque's in the mail).
You know, this is another poem which draws more attention than I would have predicted. Odd.

[Coyote Poetry]

A very good poem and I always enjoy your words.

[Fran Marie]

Through all the twists and turns of love and life's trials
It is amazing that love's dream survives ..the las
Verse is truly profound ..
wonderfully written piece here Devons

[Devons]

I thank you truly, FM.

[Gabriel's Last Breath (..]

I very well written creation you have here. I'm interested in reading more of your stuff.

[Devons]

Much appreciated, thank you.

[B]

Amazing ......... really beautiful

[Devons]

Thank you very much indeed, Nisreenaa. Much appreciated.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the last stanza is a poem in itself for me...wow.

"there were lives that were loves unlived/and lives have lived unloved"
and "when romeo stops breathing...Tragically survives"

favorite play, love the reference...romantically, passionately tragic.

[Devons]

Much belated thanks for your positive reading and reviewing.