HOPELESS

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sometimes things just aren't what you hoped.

HOPELESS

You take my hope,
with the words you
leave unsaid.

My heart sinks,
and I'm filled with dread.

Am I expecting too much from you?
Are the intentions I thought
you had untrue?

What proof have you,
given me?

That should make me continue
to believe.

To believe in hope,
and what's to be.

When every time you say,
you love me.
I hear the hesitation,
in your voice.

Like you feel obligated ,
with no other choice.

How long do I hold
onto hope?

If you ever left me,
how would I cope?

I fear it is
my destiny.

That the role of the other woman,
is all I'll ever be.

Sadly I turn away,
all hope is lost.

Now a broken heart,
is my final cost.

Whenever I imagine you,
kissing her,
holding her hand.

It's almost more,
then I can stand.

One final thing,
I'd like to confess;

Sadly, you leave me,
feeling hopeless.

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Mandi commented on HOPELESS

09-08-2010

sadlly????? sadly???? I don't do sadly!et's get it on and party, I am tired of al the long faces. and sad voices. Work with me here. Actually your poem waa much appreciated. It ws a very nice piece.

RPT40 commented on HOPELESS

09-08-2010

I really like the tale you tell here as the other woman. Nicely done.

BrokenHeart2009 commented on HOPELESS

09-07-2010

I think this is such a true emotional poem. It feel hopeless and lost. Yet you long to hear the words I love you without a pause. Beautifully written.

Rhymer commented on HOPELESS

09-03-2010

Once again you let the reader feel the emotions in this write. The other woman, always in the wings waiting for more than the occasional meeting, aware it will probably never be.

BlackButterfly1 commented on HOPELESS

09-02-2010

Gee.... that feeling of hopelessness.... I don't wish it on anyone. "That the role of the other woman, is all I'll ever be." Been there before. It wasn't a happy place. Great write!

Poetry is not the expression of personality but an escape from personality.

T. S. Eliot (1888-1965) American-English poet and playwright.

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