How Can This Be?
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I see you
But we have never met
I hear you
But we have never spoken
I feel you
But we have never embraced
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How do I reconcile feelings
Borne solely in the imagination
Where all I hope exists as true
And reality gives its resignation
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I dream of you
But I have only a face to see
I want you
But only in the safety of inaction
I need you
But I don’t know what you need
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Is this connection truly real
Does love always find a path
Or is this the heart of a lonely man
Messing with his head for a laugh
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I am smitten
But that may be an easy thing
I am enchanted
But by all that I have dreamed
I want to love you
But I don’t want to fall for my lies
~~~
there is always fear in loving someone, even from afar. i’d say let it all play out as it may, and watch how it unfolds
Sage advice, my friend! Thank you!
I believe the connections we feel to people are real, no matter how far away they are. I agree with Beth, let the cards fall where they may.
Thanks Kristian! You make it sound easy.
I know it’s easier said than done, my friend. There is nothing wrong with holding onto hope!
Oh the wildness of our imagination…lovely poem my friend.
Thank you, Francisco!
You’re very welcome Brad!
sometimes it is hard to tell ourselves the truth…
That it is, my friend. Thank you, Jim!
Superbly evoked
Thank you kindly!
It’s a pleasure
I like the form of this style of poetry. Not sure if I’ve seen it before.
There are a few styles that are very similar, although I did not set out with a form in mind. Thanks, Pete!
Use your words, Brad, and the cards will always fall your way.
Well put. Thank you, Geoff!
Sigh ! I feel this. I feel you. Very well written. It’s like how we all feel sometimes most times. You express so well. Wow 🤩
You are too kind. Thank you, Yassy!
I wrote a long comment Brad but I don’t know if it went through. Took a call from our vet our cat is dying. This was so beautiful. I hope you get it. Sending you my love. ❤️Jonikins
I am sorry to hear about your beloved pet. Thank you for the kind words.