Lovelorn

A boy today may meet a girl
While strolling down a street,
Against the bitter winter chill,
Astride the summer heat,
And with a smile that joins their hands,
Their world is bright and sweet-
Yet when I wend my winding way,
None look up from their feet.

 

A guy tonight may find a gal
While on some social site,
Attracted by compelling posts,
United by delight,
And though a million miles apart,
They chat without respite-
Yet whilst I drift through cyberspace,
None send me gleams of light.

 

A man tomorrow while abroad
May on a woman chance,
Amidst the Filipino isles,
Along the alps of France,
And with a flit and frolic fall
Into their loving trance-
Yet where I roam, I roam alone,
For none my life enhance.

-EDP

Reviews

[Esteban Morfín]

I hope you are not really talking about yourself here, and if you are, I hope you find someone soon, or at least be happy with your singleness.

[emipoemi]

I've been alone for the longest time, pal, and I haven't gotten any happier. Still praying luck will find me soon enough. Thanks for reading. Glad you enjoyed it (my darker pieces tend to be more on the autobiographical side of things)

[Esteban Morfín]

I feel you. We all got dark on ourselves. I'll pray with you.

[McEltic]

If you want girls to stop and talk to you on the street, get a puppy... the greatest ice breaker :)

[emipoemi]

I'm a cat person, though..... lol
Thanks for reading

[Leo]

I enjoyed reading it. Nice and smooth flow with interesting rhyme and twist of words. "boy, guy, man in future tense" nice touch. bblessed

[emipoemi]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading.

[Beccy]

This is not only a really well crafted poem, but it also expresses a sentiment that so many will empathize with. I'm a single mother, have been since not long after my beloved son was born; and I am finding the longer such status lasts, the more difficult it becomes to find that 'gleam of light.'

As Crowley observes, this rings true and is thus a very heartfelt poem; but again, Lisa Marie tells it true that one can be with someone and yet still feel alone.

Beccy.

[emipoemi]

If you're with someone and still feel alone, you're with the wrong person, and they don't deserve you. My mom was "technically" a single mom of two from 2002 (when my dad passed) to 2017 (when she remarried at 56); an aunt has been testing the waters again for a few years now, and catching a few fish.....so there's hope for you, if that's the way you wanna go.....they also might have a good chuck of luck blessing them, whereas people like me are cast to the curb to watch the world happily coupling up without so much as a glance towards us no matter what we do.
Anywho, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading.

[Saoirse K.]

i totally get it
that desire to share existence with another
the conviction that we're not meant for solitude
the hope that your counterpart is somewhere within reach
i find it somewhat disheartening myself
to see how easily some seem to find their match
and yet seemingly take it so for granted
while others who so earnestly desire to be with another
can't find a partner
can't find that someone to share life with
this piece definitely hits home
I hope you find your other half

[emipoemi]

I've seen the "taking for granted" factor a whole lot, and I'm glad a few others see/feel it too. All I can say is comments like these on the poem are my "gleams of light" in these solitary times, so thanks for that. Glad you enjoyed the poem.

[Crowley]

I love the truthfulness in this piece. When writing rings true it is almost always based in experience and this hits home a very important social comment. I want the France thing!!!

[emipoemi]

I'd def take any of those possibilities listed - lol. Been lonely for far too long. So glad you enjoyed the poem. Thanks for reading.

[Crowley]

Hate that you are lonely...I am still a believer that it will happen, it almost always does. Lots of love to you!

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I think it is preferable to walk alone than to be with someone and feel alone. Sadly, I have witnessed the latter far too many times. People stay in relationships that are not loving or kind out of happenstance, familiarity, etc. I guess some feel that something is better than nothing. I would rather be first best to myself and be alone than to be with someone and feel second best. I think the poem is wonderful and excellently portrays your feelings.

[emipoemi]

I could agree that it's preferable to walk alone at times.....but not when one hasn't even gotten a taste of how it feels with walking together (like actually together). People tell me I'm not missing out, but I don't think they fully know me when they say that, given how I could potentially be in a relationship. The lines are still in the water - lol.....Thanks for reading. Glad you enjoyed it.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I think that those who are alone are definitely missing out. It's a matter of finding that special someone to share the journey with you, who will be a true partner in life.

[emipoemi]

amen to that

[CD Campbell]

Nice fourteener. Love the feeling of reading in an ancient way with a modern outlook. It just rolls off the tongue when voiced. So great mechanics, Emi!! (As always). The setup in each stanza is on point and follows to its conclusion. Points on creativity, points on passion, points on meter, points on lyricism, but it made me sad. Half a point off. Ha. Kidding. It's good work.

[emipoemi]

Not sure I'm aware what a "fourteener" is referring to, since this neither has fourteen lines per stanza or as a whole.....but I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading.

[CD Campbell]

Heptameter emi. Rhyming line consisting of seven feet, sometimes referred to as a fourteener. Has nothing to do with how many lines are in a poem.

[emipoemi]

The way I learned that kind of language it would....but ok, that makes sense now.

[Talia]

A beautifully written poem that I enjoyed very much. And I believe everyone can relate to this one time or another.

Great write!

[emipoemi]

....story of my life - xp
So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading.

[Talia]

Anytime :)

[R.E. Ray]

We've lost the essence of humanity. Haven't we? We've substituted talk, touch and connection for finger-texts, selfies, and "friend requests." I'd rather have a silent smile from a stranger than another cold message on a silver phone or computer screen. Maybe that smile could be more, too. Sad some will never know. A compelling poem that's a plea for goodness and genuine love. Well written.

[emipoemi]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.