I can't do that

I'd like to sing a song to you
with words that will be true
and tell you that I love you so
But I just can't do that
I can't do that

I'd like to pen a verse or two
that make my feelings clear to you
and tell you what you mean to me
But I just can't do that
I can't do that

I'd like to draw your tiny face
showing all its tender grace
and frame the beauty of your soul
But I just can't do that
I can't do that

I'd like to build a world for two
settle in, just  me and you
and together we'll be free
But I just can't do that
I can't do that

I'd like to spend the rest of time
just with you and no-one else
Listening to your beating heart
But I just can't do that
I can't do that

I'd like to say that you are mine
Loving til the sands of time
spread their grains so fine
and maybe with my final breath
I'll find a way.

Just maybe, I can do that.

© Paul O' Neill 2012

Reviews

[lisat]

This is the romantic you at your best.

[Pól]

glad u liked it

[lisat]

No- thank you it was a nice introduction to the site

[lisat]

Hi just joined and your one of the first people I've got in to I think you have a real way with romance. I will be reading more of you for certain.

[Pól]

Thank u v much. I'm honoured

[Moonflower]

I love the switch up and change of heart in the end..the "maybe, I can". Just lovely. I have felt this frustration many, many times and I am sure that this is something that all writer's experience. Thanks for sharing, always good to read something relateable.

[marlayesterday]

Be still my beating heart! This is beautiful and sad in a way. Great work. :)

[Pól]

Go raibh maith agat, mo chara

[eglantine]

lyrics? If yes, then awesome, if no, then too much repetition.

[Pól]

Lyrics or verse? Its whatever you want it to be.

[New Dawn]

Loved this very lyrical poem - the repetition of I can't do that made it seem like a chorus - would make a nice song. Beautiful writing

[Pól]

go raith maidh agat

[Alexandria Reece]

This is glorious, the unspoken sentiments are so powerful and you really seem to highlight powerful emotions with ease. I feel a lot of people could relate to this, as a lot of people write on this subject. However, I don't think I've ever seen another poem on this topic that was penned with such lyrical eloquence as this. Thank you for sharing this piece with the community, this is going in my slim list of favourites.

[Pól]

Go raith maidh agat, mo chára

[Alexandria Reece]

You're welcome, my friend.