Emile Pinet Poet Quatrain

A Better Fate

Unrequited love haunts
both fantasies and dreams.
And you are left struggling
to stifle silent screams.

All hearts crave affection:
denied, they die inside.
And like a puppeteer,
lust manipulates pride.

Fate warps reality:
until love drifts off course.
And salvageable dreams,
are scuttled by remorse.

Life's explanations fail,
expectations of youth.
And behind hidden tears,
lies the elusive truth.

You feel inadequate;
unsure if you can cope.
For life is rife with fears
that can overwhelm Hope.

Stung by rejection, love
tends to morph into hate.
But, in time, you'll forget
and choose a better fate.

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Line Gauthier May 12, 2018 at 11:23 PM Wonderful poem of the survival of hope, Emile. Emile Pinet May 13, 2018 at 11:14 AM Thanks so much Line, your visits are always appreciated. Emile.

M. L. Kiser February 5, 2015 at 4:03 PM Here's to all seekers of, "a better fate". Your words ring so true. Emile Pinet February 5, 2015 at 4:53 PM Thanks, your comments are always welcome. Emile.

Sandra Haight February 4, 2015 at 8:42 PM Nicely written, Emile, and very emotional with words of wisdom and threads of hope woven through. Sandra

David Meade February 4, 2015 at 4:30 PM Another poem filled with wise words -- only a well seasoned traveler of love know of these dangers . . . "in time" I like, for within these words . . . is holds hope . . . a better fate, a better life, a better love . . . the ability to chase the light. Nicely done dear friend. 7 Emile Pinet February 4, 2015 at 7:08 PM Thanks David, I am humbled by your praise. Emile.

Sara Kendrick February 4, 2015 at 2:28 PM Rejection is a strong happening to accept..Enjoyed reading your creative work..Thanks for dropping by..Sara Emile Pinet February 4, 2015 at 3:09 PM Thanks Sara, it's always nice to hear from you. Emile.

Eileen Manassian February 4, 2015 at 12:03 PM This is lovely, Emile. You are a very wise man. It is not all that easy to do. Emile Pinet February 4, 2015 at 12:06 PM Thanks Eileen, you've made my day. Emile.