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Love's Unreachable Embrace: A Poetic Tribute to Unrequited Love

A poem about someone who loves someone that cannot love them back, POV on how it feels to experience this pain.

By Luna NkunaPublished 10 months ago 2 min read
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Love's Unreachable Embrace: A Poetic Tribute to Unrequited Love

In the depths of my heart, a flame burns bright,

A love so fierce, yet confined to the night.

For you, my dear, I hold this flame true,

But our paths diverge, and I cannot be with you.

Oh, how I long to hold your hand in mine,

To feel your warmth, our spirits intertwine.

But fate's cruel twist has deemed it so,

That our love remains unrequited, unable to grow.

I watch you from afar, like a silent observer,

Admiring your grace, your smile, your fervor.

In every glance and subtle touch we share,

I find solace, even in the midst of despair.

Yet, my heart yearns for a love unattainable,

A bittersweet melody, so fragile and vulnerable.

For destiny has placed us on separate paths,

Leaving my heart burdened with unspoken oaths.

I treasure our stolen moments, so few and far between,

Capturing them in the recesses of my mind's serene.

I paint portraits of memories, vivid and grand,

Where love's gentle touch brushes against the sand.

But as much as I cherish these stolen dreams,

Reality whispers, tearing at the seams.

For I cannot hold you, as my heart desires,

Our love remains a flame, unquenched by the fires.

I've woven words of longing, hidden in poetic verse,

A testament to love's anguish, for better or worse.

These words I release, like birds in flight,

Carrying my love for you, through the darkest night.

Know that in my heart, you will forever reside,

An eternal flame, a love I cannot hide.

Though distance may separate, and time may drift,

My love for you, unwavering, forever I shall uplift.

For sometimes, loving someone from afar,

Is a testament to the strength of what we are.

In the whispers of the wind and the moonlit skies,

Love transcends boundaries, where the heart truly lies.

So, I'll cherish our moments, even from afar,

Knowing that within my heart, you are never far.

In this unrequited love, I find solace and grace,

An ethereal connection that time cannot erase.

And though our paths may never truly align,

I'll continue to love you, in this realm, and in mine.

For unrequited love, though it may bring pain,

Holds a beauty and depth that forever shall remain.

So, dear love, know this to be true,

My heart beats for you, no matter what I do.

Though our love may be unattainable and free,

It remains a precious part of me.

In the realm of dreams, where love is untamed,

Our souls entwine, forever unashamed.

In the realm of love's unreachable embrace,

I find solace and peace, with a smile on my face.

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