What of love, need, and desire?
Hopes, dreams, and wishes longed for?
Reality leaves these longings mired
For all that we wish and dream
Dies out and burns to ash in fire
Lifetimes spent in pursuit
Of love and belonging
The pain of loneliness, acute
Our need for love drives some to madness
Yet even in rejection, the heart is resolute
Love is awarded to the tenacious
Those who aren’t broken or defeated
To those souls who resist giving up
As long as a heart’s desire burns to find love
It will not concede while it’s still beating.
(Published by Poets, on Vocal, 2026)
Catch me on Telegram, Patreon, Substack, Beehiiv, Medium, Vocal, Wattpad, or WordPress. Dealer’s choice! Check me out on Social Media too via Linktree or my website, Ink and Echo. If you'd like to support my coffee habit, you can do that on Ko-fi too.
Click below for your next adventure:
A Driven Heart ©2026 Spilled Ink. All rights reserved.
New release below. How to detect a scammer online.
https://www.alexandragrant8229.com/New-Releases/
About the Creator
Alexandra Grant
Inked Stories That Leave a Mark. I write essays, stories, and poetry, sharing my life experiences and lessons, keeping it real and raw. I'll bare my soul to those who have experienced similar things, so they know they are not alone.
Enjoyed the story? Support the Creator.
Subscribe for free to receive all their stories in your feed. You could also become a paid subscriber, letting them know you appreciate their work.
Comments
There are no comments for this story
Be the first to respond and start the conversation.