I Wait

Shadows of yesterday can eclipse reality; but in hope lies my dreams; mired in doubt and frustration, I'm left waiting. Waiting for love's elusive touch, I indulge in sexual pleasures, but it's never enough; my heart craves more; so I wait. When desire suddenly morphs into lust, love gets consigned to dreams; for it means I am lost and left hoping for a better tomorrow; so I wait. Failure deflates my inflated ego, allowing time for thoughts to gestate. And I realize trust is essential for love to exist; happiness can't thrive chained to tears; so I wait. It doesn't help to cry when I'm feeling hurt; for this, too, will pass; and I'll do what I've always done; wipe away my tears, and wait. My whole life has been spent waiting; waiting for that perfect someone, the right moment, the time, the inclination, and the willpower to do something, but I don't; so I wait.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/26/2018 8:39:00 PM

Lovely moment of introspection, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/27/2018 7:42:00 AM

Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 2/15/2017 9:38:00 PM

So sad, Emile. I hope there's a silver lining. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but not in this case. Your words are so much more powerful and expressive...Congrats on another win with this deep verse...hugs, Rhonda

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/16/2017 7:50:00 AM

Thanks Rhonda, it is always a pleasure to hear from you my friend, Emile.

Lu Loo

Date: 2/15/2017 9:34:00 AM

loved this poem Emile--sometimes waiting is the hardest thing, especially when all we want is someone to touch and hold...thank you and congrats :)-luloo

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/15/2017 9:51:00 AM

Thanks Laura, for the placement in your contest...it was my pleasure to participate with so many talented poets, Emile.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/3/2016 10:07:00 PM

again, thank you for the reply

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/3/2016 3:29:00 AM

Emile, Congratulations, on your awesome win. LOVE LINDA

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/3/2016 9:32:00 AM

Thanks so much LINDA, your comments are always appreciated. Emile.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 1/29/2016 2:29:00 AM

Lovely poem n win Emile.. big congrats!

Emile Pinet
Date: 1/29/2016 8:14:00 AM

Thanks Upma, I appreciate your unwavering support. Emile.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/28/2016 11:23:00 PM

such a fine write deserving a win, emile.. congrats and huggs

Emile Pinet
Date: 1/29/2016 8:14:00 AM

Thanks Nette, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Lu Loo

Date: 1/28/2016 1:21:00 PM

Emile.."It doesn't help to cry, though my heart's steeped in hurt, I’ll do what I’ve always done... wipe away my tears and wait, for this heartache too will pass, in time." I love this verse..well done congrats on your placement :) *smiles*

Emile Pinet
Date: 1/28/2016 2:57:00 PM

Thanks so much Laura, I truly appreciate your support. Emile.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 1/25/2016 8:34:00 PM

Is love the only thing worth waiting for,,,yes because it brings all the. Other joys with it. Wonderful write. Good Luck in the contest.

Emile Pinet
Date: 1/26/2016 10:25:00 AM

Thanks Suzanne, I appreciate your support. Emile.