All She Ever Wanted

A sad poem of regret

All she ever wanted

 

All she ever wanted was a man to hold her tight,

Someone to give, someone to live,

And keep her warm at night,

 

All she ever asked for, was a man with a heart so true,

Someone to share, someone to care,

And whisper: I love you,

 

All she ever needed was a man that wanted the same,

Someone to please, someone to tease,

And not play stupid games,

 

All she ever hoped for, was an honest loving man,

Someone to keep, with whom to sleep,

And give her as much happiness as he can,

 

All she ever dreamed of, was a man that understood,

Someone to kiss, someone she’d miss,

And treat her the way he should,

 

All she ever wished for, was to wake up in her lovers arms,

Someone that made her feel, the way he did,

And someone with all his charms,

 

All the things she wanted, she hoped for every day,

Somehow, sadly she recalls,

It never turned out that way.

Reviews

[Glenda-Mark]

This is truly what most "normal" females want. As women, we are endowed with the 'nesting' hormone that makes us want a good man. Sure, we love to play games and that includes our mate. If he doesn't want to play, we don't play. My man was a good man. You know what he said when I told him I'd had an abortion many years ago? He said, "Don't feel guilty, G. You did what you thought was best. Your baby is in Heaven waiting to greet you." Now I know Mark will be there, too. Thank you, Trace for this beautiful poem.

[Trace]

I wrote this about my mother. She was never "LUCKY IN LOVE" until she met her 7th husband.

[Glenda-Mark]

@Trace You did not have to do that and yet you did. That just reinforces my intuitions about what a good heart you must have. Thanks for posting, friend.

[Chris Shaw]

She isn’t asking for much. Her needs are quite basic and yet sadly they aren’t met. A sad situation for sure. Some go through life without ever feeling happy and fulfilled. A poem of regret Trace, you have penned so well. All good wishes.

Chris

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

i will never stop feeling shocked by how little people really ask for and how so many do not get this. i know so many people who have such modest needs that go unmet, much like the persona of this work. while the ending was despondent, it is also truthful. the world is not fair. and many like our heroine here do not find 'Someone to share, someone to care, And whisper: I love you.'

[Trace]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this poem, l knew my mother through 5 of her 7 husband, she didn't ask for much just happiness.

Trace

[Dylan Macadham]

To quote Tom Hanks in You've got Mail ... "Sometimes a guy (gal) just wants the impossible."
and from As Good as it Gets, "Why can't I have a normal boyfriend?!" ... "Everyone wants that dear."
... And from you, a compelling, engaging poem, superbly written! :)
Dylan

[Trace]

Thank you for your wonderful comments and compliments.

Trace.

[Poetic Beauty]

Love and the circumstances of love don’t always play out for what we truly long for. Often it gets twisted and bruised even spoils from lack of care.

[Trace]

Sometimes, it just never happens the way we want.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments on my poetry.

T.

[Poetic Beauty]

You are quite welcome

[Glenda-Mark]

Too bad she based her happiness on a man. I loved this guy for ten years. We always knew...just knew we'd end up together. Christmas of the tenth year(last year 2023) I got notified he'd burned up in a mysterious house fire. He never smoked and was a Navy Seal so he knew danger. Merry Christmas! I still grieve and do a lot of stupid things because of my grief. He was not just a man. He was my best friend. His brother took in my kid when he didn't have anywhere else to go. We both have kids named the same. I believe he was my life's mate. No one can ever take his place. I love him but I hate him. Even though I'm sad, I'm also happy because I know he's in Heaven waiting for me. No one will ever have my heart but him.

[Trace]

She just wanted someone to love. Some find it, some never do.
Thank you for sharing and commenting on my poem.

Take care my friend.
Huggs, T.

[Glenda-Mark]

Of course, you're right. It was a bad day. Sorry I blabbered on and on. I'll delete it all if you just say.

[Trace]

I love your comments, and you taking the time to read my words.

T