Almost.

"Still wishing I could have him."

Oh, I was a little too close
For almost
Maybe just a mere
Inch away
From almost falling
I saw the edge
And I stood there waiting�"
Almost
Uncertain but--
Ready for the plunge
A little too rushed
Foolishly irrational
My belief---
In you

Our hands entwined
Intoxicating bliss
I swear,
Felt almost a little
Too good
Like the intangible dream
You cross your fingers for
Almost
Seduced me with
Those kisses that
Linger and tease
Every exhale 
On my anxious lips
Almost
Made me wish you were
Mine

Almost made me care
Enough
Bare my soul in all its
Vulnerability
Just to convince you
For one chance
To love me, too.
Eager heartstrings never longed
So fiercely
For your being
To my hope’s dismay
You and me are just words that don’t fit---
Together.

We’re separate, now
And
As if you never held me
You call me--
Just a friend
Days have passed
Silent treatment stains your lips
And I wonder if
Like was ever even there---
If we ever wanted
The same thing
Mutually-
It’s the almost that
Kills me.

 

Author's Note

Your opinions/thoughts? I'd love to know what you all think.

Reviews

[Kaleidoscope Apocalypse]

Almost..

I liked the repetition of that word. It brought a lot to the piece that it may not have held without that repetition.

You've not only shown a sense of pain, but also of longing for what wasn't to be. This piece holds a lot of reality, a lot of emotion that readers can relate to, and I think, for that, this piece is amazing.

I probably would have liked it more if there had been some sort of punctuation to help distinguish one thought from the next, but that may only be me.

Regardless, this was quite a nice write and I thank you for sharing it.

[Christina]

@Everyone: Thank you all for the reviews, they are much appreciated!!

[Rip the cowdog]

A good work of poetry... the words..Those Kisses that linger and Tease. This poem was written from a sensual experience, and well versed in a sentimental chain of silken words. extremely well done....

[An owl on the moon]

Your words are so beautiful and moving as you describe the depth of this once-love, like a soft summer breeze. Then such a sadness as you flow into the "almost" time, the time of loss and wondering. So passionate and powerful!

[Shapeshifter]

wow...the crushing reality of the 'what if'...i really liked the honesty and passion in this.

[Blackbirdsong]

These moments of realization that something so hoped and longed just aren't going to work out are so painful. Besides pain you have brought some beautiful poetic moments which have left me looking deeply at myself and remembering.

[wizthom]

lyrical poetic flawless almost peace wizthom

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

Great work - words that I can truly empathize with.

This line in particular hit home:
'Silent treatment stains your lips' - very poignant - to live with one or nearby one that does not speak is a horrible existence I know. Well penned. Thank you for sharing.
Light,
Siddartha

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I enjoyed it very much... it so frustrating when we seem to have found someone to love forever then certain things in life seem to tear you apart despite love for one another... I know this feeling all to well and relate to your words.

[Krishna]

A lovely velvet feeling this one has, true sentiments are precious, like treasures whose brilliance shines our heart to new faith. Lovely.