Hold Your Hand

"No, not again", you said
Your heart has been bruised 
One too many times 
I wait patiently 
With a first aid kit and a smile 
"That's fine I'll fix it
As long as you hold mine"

"I'm just a benchwarmer
You better head home" 
Oh God, little did you know 
I'd run a mile 
So you don't have to sit alone 
I've never been a runner 
But for you I would 
Just give me a call
Cause I even have a crush
On the shape of your name on my phone
I lose my voice cheering for you
On your bad days and your good
"I'll stay" I say "You don't have to sit alone"
And to tell you, I don't think I ever could 
So I whisper under my breath
"You're my idea of home"

You move your hand away
With no idea how a little flinch 
Could ever shatter a heart
"They're too cold to hold", you say
Of course I don't mind
Cause I'd let you freeze my heart 
Even break it into bits
Over a thousand times
In storm, snow and drought 
To sit beside you, I ask for nothing more 
All I wanted was to hold your hand
Didn't know it was too much to ask for
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024


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Date: 2/22/2024 12:13:00 PM
Dear Amy, your poem is a heartfelt expression of unrequited love and unwavering devotion. The tender imagery and poignant emotions capture the longing and vulnerability of unspoken feelings. Your words beautifully convey the willingness to endure pain and discomfort for the chance to hold onto a fleeting connection. You evoke empathy and understanding, touching the soul with its sincerity and depth. Wonderful! - Blessings, Daniel
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Date: 2/20/2024 4:46:00 AM
Lovely poem, Amy. It's sweet but heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing.
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Date: 1/8/2024 9:08:00 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts on guilt through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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Date: 1/6/2024 8:39:00 PM
Nicely penned.
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