Do you know what its like,
To be loved so completely,
So deeply,
That no matter what you do,
No matter what you say,
They forgive you,
Understand that deep down;
You don’t really want them to go away…
Do you know what its like,
To be loved in your darkest hour,
When your heart is in such despair,
And you really don’t care,
What happens to you…
But someone else does;
And they don’t mind just sitting close,
Not saying a word,
Just by their presence,
Letting you know…
You are not alone…
Do you know what its like,
To push someone away so hard,
But they keep returning,
Saying to you in soft whispers,
“I don’t care if you don’t love me,
I love you so completely,
So deeply,
That no matter where you hide,
I will find you,
And make you mine…”
Do you know what that does to your heart?
To be loved like this,
Is every woman’s dream,
Then why is it I have nightmares?
Why do I fear to trust in this love you feel for me?
This love you try to share with me?
This love which frightens me…
With every fiber of my being,
I fight your love,
And lose…
Everyday I see your face in my mind,
And feel your love in my heart,
Hear your voice in my ears,
Always whispering,
I love you so much…
To be loved like this,
Makes me smile and cry,
Weep that I can’t bear,
To love you this much too…
Superb, Retta, a rocks me to the core. I can hardly bear to comment, beyond being able to both sympathises and empathise with every syllable that your eloquent pen has written here with such luminous clarity and sensitivity - but immense consuming passion, too. This type of love is what I have been asked to think about for my college work (over and beyond icebergs, which is SUCH a relief!!): "passion in extremis" where the intensity is such that it causes a metamorphosis of the persons experiencing it, becoming almost mythical in its effects. You have got the tension just right, describing the love that liberates rather than curtails; releases whilst at the same time protecting. Just gorgeous, thank you. Kate xx
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on February 4, 2005
Retta..you have just potrayed the love of Twin Flames..and YES it's an unconditionla love..never demanding..no pressure..only love..only love..only love*
give yourself time
once you've been hurt it is sooo hard to let go and love and trust again, but when you do...........break out the bow of kleenex and then enjoy the colours to be
enjoyed this write feelings exploding here!!!
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on February 3, 2005
being loved is hard if you have gone through some rough times. Great write.
Yes, I know this feeling; I have been guilty of pushing away someone like this. Profound write. And just when I thought I couldn't love your writing any more than I already do... you go and prove me wrong. -- Jeff
Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on February 3, 2005
Wow this is a prelude to some thoughts I am having about a box of old love letters that I found. This is an exceptional post.
Retta, Over the years, I've learned one thing. That is, You can move mountains with only your words.
You can paint images like no other and when I've no question in mind, you can put many there.
Absolutely stunning work!
This is perfection - in words, moods, frustrations, and in realizing how love takes care of us for our own good. Please place this one in your Top Ten.... near the top. - Bill
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on February 3, 2005
Thank you, dear Retta, for this lovely poem. Yes, I do know this kind of love, My wife and I celebrated our thirtieth wedding anniversary yesterday. This poem is just icing on that Anniversary cake!
I met Jerome on a busy city street in Baltimore, Maryland, when he was forty-five years old. On that particular day, I was out and about, enjoying a much-needed day off from work.
I wanted to purchase a sukiyaki sub. I parked my car in an area of
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If it's there don't let it go
William ..... Peace
a two way street that makes it
even the harder. This was so emotional
and I can relate Retta.
Great art ... written by a poetess who pens the most eloquent pieces - perfect!!
Best wishes,
Robert
An excellent write, makes the reader beg to be loved like this. Well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)
Exquisite poem..saved it...ty!
Vesna:)
once you've been hurt it is sooo hard to let go and love and trust again, but when you do...........break out the bow of kleenex and then enjoy the colours to be
enjoyed this write feelings exploding here!!!
This is it.
You put me on my knees with this one.
Awesome poetry!
John
Love Tinka
Love from India - Joel -
Gotta keep this. Even print it, and put it on my wall..
You can paint images like no other and when I've no question in mind, you can put many there.
Absolutely stunning work!
Lisa
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