Impossible

You say, these ropes between us are unbreakable

I have a sword.

You say, I don't understand you

I've read all the books in your library.

You say, I don't value you enough

I just think about you all the time.

You say, I don't make time for you

You don't call if I don't.

But I understand,

You just don't want me.

I'll never be good enough for a heart doesn't have a beat for me.

Reviews

[Amy R]

Wow, what a heartfelt poem, a sad reality when one uses one, and only u love the other person,
unrequited love hurts, been there , I think we all go through this at some point,..

U wrote it so simple yet it flow so well, and made perfect sense,
Thanks for sharing.
-Amy

[Dorian]

Yeah, I guess we all go through this. Good to know.

Thank you for thoughtful comment.

[Amy R]

You're welcome

[A.H.]

beautiful poem.. simple, expressive and bang! on the point. it's such a heartfelt write, oozes with emotions and talks to the reader in depth. I liked reading this write, very well written. Thanks for sharing, Dorian.

[Dessi]

Hi Dorian, In a return review I'm finding you are explaining something
Maybe I should have learned on my end of the spectrum.
Sometimes things just are not meant to be.
Thanks for sharing.

[Dorian]

I accepted some of them with the pain they caused.
Thank you.

[Dessi]

You are a good person.

[redzone]

hmmmm, I thought love was a street that ran both ways. And based on mutual respect and equality. I guess I'm just an old silly for believing this. I think Dorian, this person is just looking for someone to be their door mat. And in today's world, there are far too many people like this. Perhaps another library has better and more endearing books??

Nicely written, Dorian
-Curt

[Dorian]

Thank you Curt!

[Hallow]

Beautiful poem. You did an amazing job of really conveying the agony of giving your all to someone who is never satisfied. Great work!

[Dorian]

Thank you!

[Inkspire]

the poem has a nice flow
The ending is good, it captures the sad realisation of truths we need to accept

[Dorian]

Thank you!

[Costa Siwale]

Such a well-written piece; the agony of unreciprocated love is suffocating.
Well penned.

[Dorian]

Yeah for sure. Thank you!

[Chris]

I've been HERE - right within this place. Even got "Dear John'd" while overseas back in MY day. The emotions we as Poets share aren't contrived, especially when another FEELS that same level of pain and turmoil behind their own eyes as they pause with your thoughts. Thank you for reminding me of OUR relevance.

Take care, Chris

[Dorian]

Sorry what you've been through, I can see this is tough.

Your comments are much appreciated here, always welcome. Want to know more.

Thank you Chris.

[Chris]

The main points to me are that your writings and the thoughts expressed within them are personally relevant to your readers and that is what WE as poets do. So well done Dorian.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

But the speaker will find a heart that does have a beat for her.
Like the stanza about the books in the library....I have done everything I can to read you correctly, to understand what is in your pages.
interesting poetry.
j.

[Dorian]

Thank you. You understood very well.

[Alice Reiht]

"Impossible" is a poetic testament to the complexities of communication and understanding within relationships, Dorian. The imagery of the unbreakable ropes and the sword represents the struggle to cut through misunderstandings and reveal the truth of one's feelings. The contrast of the speaker's perception versus the perceived reality is a poignant portrayal of the often unbridgeable gap in how we see ourselves and how others perceive us.

The reference to the library is a clever metaphor for the depth of knowledge one can have about a person, yet still be unable to comprehend their innermost thoughts and desires. The frustration of unreturned calls and the pain of feeling undervalued resonate deeply, creating a powerful emotional tug. The final line is particularly heart-wrenching, encapsulating the ultimate realization that sometimes, no matter what we do, we cannot win the affection of someone whose heart does not naturally incline towards us.

[Dorian]

This is a super comment! Thank you for understanding my lines and explaining them. I like it when someone talks about my poems with details. Appreciate it.

Thank you Alice.

[Alice Reiht]

Of course!