Only Hoping

It's rather self-explanatory...

I see you sitting near.

Your heart is weary,

your face haggard.

I long to reach out,

to hold your hand

in mine and whisper

your name.

A thousand times

I've played the scene

in my mind, and

a thousand variations

have formed into

things that will

likely never be.

I long to share my

affection with you,

to tell you how I feel.

But we are only friends.

So instead I wait,

watching and loving

from a distance;

only hoping,

never knowing.

If only I had

the courage

to tell you

the truth.

Author's Note

Just a quick credit for the image: Marta Syrko on Deviant Art

Reviews

[MoriartyMesa]

Now it is hard to find a work that takes the under belly of a tragic love and understanding, Not just hard but I am sure there are a score of Opera's to express the theme, but none can match the expression of empowerment and emotion that you have just expelled. You have hit the level of Homer himself.

[Elina]

Oh, wow...Thank you very much for your kind words.

[Eddie Davis]

A wonderfully tragic and yet romantic theme, which I am a sucker for, I fear. Your poem flows very smoothly and is graceful and clean to read. Very nice, your work is a joy to read!

[Elina]

Thank you! Yes, I am a hopeless romantic. Any book or movie that has something lovely simply makes my heart gush. However, as beautiful as this sort of situation is in stories...it's torture in reality! Haha! Once again, my reality is distorted by the novels that I devour...

[Michael G. Smith]

The age old mythos of a secret love. I was thinking reading this I might actually fall out of love with person near the thousandth time of hearing there name whispered, I know it's a metaphor but seriously think about it. That's a whole lot a whispers. Of course I jest. Enjoyed.

[Elina]

Haha! Yes that would be a lot of whispers...although I was referring more to the various versions of the scene. Thank you for the review. I'm glad you enjoyed.

[Glen Yumang Manese]

Is not that the case in most situation...
the desperation in limbo...
yet the eagerness to know...
bonds the answer --- yet does not speak out...

[Thaddius]

the line 'from a distance' is like a microcosm of the whole poem's structure - each line is parsed off and the effect is one of insular isolation. The tone is stripped down, very spoken word, and is works very well with the desolate structure of each line. It's so simple but visceral. I was moved, connected to your inner life through these words.

[Elina]

Thank you! It means a lot to know that something I've written can move others. I appreciate your review.

[Johanna]

Aw this was really sweet and flowed so beautifully.. like you were just drifting along with someones thoughts.. I´m really impressed. Beautiful piece!

[Elina]

Thank you, so much!

[A. Amos]

the courage
to tell you
the truth.

Suxh a way to pay quick credit, I have to say your work itself is far more heavier than Marta Syrko art....
Will be back to read more of your stuff... Simply marvelous

[Elina]

Wow...thank you very much. I don't feel I deserve such praise, but it certainly is appreciated. I am glad you enjoyed.

[A. Amos]

You deserve more than this my friend, what i like more about your poetry it's honest nothing fake in it. You're most welcome

[Elina]

Most of my poems, save for a few, were born of inner turmoil. I always feel better once I've poured my heart out onto paper. Whenever I get stuck thinking about the same thing over and over, I write a poem to help it escape, and help me move on to other thoughts.
Thank you, again for your reviews.

[A. Amos]

I can understand my friend, writing is escape from the world and everyone around us. It's peaceful process with ourown selves and our minds. I will read more of your work thank you

[Relic]

It's like a weight on your shoulders at times waiting to be released. I've been there. Good poem.

[Elina]

Thank you for the review.

[Relic]

You're quite welcome.

[Octavian]

I could see it, felt every word. Beyond astonishing:) love it!!!

[Elina]

Thank you, so much!

[PoemRodent]

I really love this piece, your imagery and cohesiveness to the subject really make you feel.

Love and Thoughts ~ Dostani

[Elina]

Thank you for the lovely review.