Not There

This charade is stupid.

These lies don't change my mind.

This make-believe is useless.

I can't keep pretending all the time.

I miss the little moments,

When I felt us grow so close.

They dance around my mind.

And that's when I miss you most.

I often think of all the hours,

I could have spent with you.

The time has passed me by.

Now there's nothing I can do.

I remember feeling nervous,

Sitting by your side.

You brushed against my arm,

And I felt our hearts collide.

Just tell me-

Do I cross your mind...

When I'm not there?

If I looked right now...

Would I catch your stare?

Please don't believe it...

When it seems like I don't care.

Because I hear your voice...

When you're not there.

I remember feeling nervous,

When I gave you that first ride.

Now the seat is empty,

On this endless, daily drive.

I miss the simple moments,

And all the times we used to have,

When we'd whisper random thoughts,

And make each other laugh. 

I often think of all the words,

In the things you used to write.

I look for hidden meanings,

When I read them every night.

And I never felt more numb,

Than when you left me all alone,

As you walked away with roses,

From someone I didn't know.

Just tell me-

Do I cross your mind...

When I'm not there?

If I looked right now...

Would I catch your stare?

Please don't believe it...

When it seems like I don't care.

Because I feel you with me...

When you're not there.

The time has passed me by.

And there's nothing I can do...

But now I think I'm feeling...

Like I just need to be near you.

Reviews

[Ann Mariya Roy]

"The time has passed me by.
And there's nothing I can do...
But now I think I'm feeling...
Like I just need to be near you."

just so beautiful ....

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you, Akhila! :)

[Lotus Flower]

This explains my situation right now and it is so beautifully written, great job!

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you for your kind words! :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I understand this poem. Hard to grasp the truth.
"The time has passed me by.
And there's nothing I can do..."
Life is unfair. People we love the most. Don't return the love the same. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you very much, Coyote!

[tressa]

I really love the beginning leading to your hearts colliding and the hidden meaning in the letters. I am not sure if you need to repeat the Just tell me part again. But, really nice emotions and reflections. Nice work, Michael!

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you for reviewing, tressa! I will keep your suggestion in mind.

[Dhaye]

I love this, Michael. This is so emotional. I can feel it. I can relate.

Awesome word choice. This is excellent for me.
Keep it up!

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you for reading, Dhaye! I'm glad you can relate to it.

[Calissa Knox]

This is a heartfelt, wonderfully written poem. I could feel the depth of emotion all the way through. Great job!

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you for the great review, Feather!

[Calissa Knox]

My pleasure!

[Sami Khalil]

In contemplation and in random thoughts memories come back about those wonderful moments that we lost and will never come back...A well written poem...:)............

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you for the review, Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:).........................

[jacob erin-cilberto]

oh how painful it is to lose someone we love to a stranger...and we keep asking ourselves what we could have done differently...or what that person has that we don't---

when you are so used to having that person by your side...there is an empty space that is glaring.

[Michael (Letters and Lifelines)]

Thank you for visiting, reviewing, and seeing the true concept of the poem, Jacob!