You will never know

A lyrical poem about wanting something you will never be able to have

I never watch you from afar in fact I´m always there with you,
I´m there to hear your tales of woe and the way you speak your own language.
To listen to your ideas for the future a future I will never be a part of,
To admire your heart and passion and your desire to be the best that you can be.
But I´m not one for saying sorry and I can´t tell you how I feel,
But if you could stare into my soul all I could do is promise you it is real.

But do I feel love everytime you walk on in the room,
Or do I feel regret everytime you walk away from me.
For I am damaged goods I am an unclean mess,
A state of uncontrolable rage that I can´t contain.
You can´t give me all the answers you can´t calm a strained mind,
But I know that my heart is always fond of what I always leave behind.

So take this letter that i write here and rip it up,
For I ask what is a life without a love?
I am scared to ask you the only question i want to ask,
Maybe because I know what your heart will say.
Can a man and a woman be friends without one feeling something more,
Or will it bring a new dawn crashing to the floor?

So all I can do from now on in,
Is continue to be there for you and continue to help you with your troubles.
Yes I will wipe away the tears yes I will always make you smile,
Yet I can never be there to watch you drift to sleep,
For I devoted my heart a long time to someone else,
Yes love will make you happy but what if my love has gone ,
And all I´ve got is myself..

Reviews

[Max Murphy]

Deep, meaningful, Immensely powerful. Conveys a harsh and cold truth, yet still remains warm and intimate, private. Wonderful turn of phrase too. Friendship aside ... this is a true gem. And take this as a compliment, it has the same intellect and insight as Sylvia Plath's poems.

[Lizzy]

I love this!!!! I can totally relate! It sucks cuz i see him in school everyday. its true, all ive got is myself and ive got to learn to love myself by letting go.