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A Better Fate

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

All hearts crave affection;
those denied die inside.
And like a seductress,
lust manipulates pride.

Time warps reality;
letting love drift off course.
And salvageable dreams;
get scuttled by remorse.

Explanations fail the
expectations of youth.
But hidden behind tears;
lies the elusive truth.    

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

Once stung by rejection;
love oft morphs into hate.
But, in time, you'll forget;
and chase a better fate.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/12/2018 11:23:00 PM

Wonderful poem of the survival of hope, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/13/2018 11:14:00 AM

Thanks so much Line, your visits are always appreciated. Emile.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/5/2015 4:03:00 PM

Here's to all seekers of, "a better fate". Your words ring so true.

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/5/2015 4:53:00 PM

Thanks, your comments are always welcome. Emile.

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/4/2015 8:42:00 PM

Nicely written, Emile, and very emotional with words of wisdom and threads of hope woven through. Sandra

David Meade

Date: 2/4/2015 4:30:00 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
Date: 2/4/2015 7:08:00 PM

Thanks David, I am humbled by your praise. Emile.