Shay Old Poet Free verse

hypnagogia

I don't know what I'm waiting for
Someone to replace you
Or for the slight chance you return
You aren't perfect
I'll still treat you as if you are

Come back whenever you please
I'll always be here for you
I'll be here to put you at ease
Is that what it feels like to be loved?
I wish I was loved like how I love
Is that too much to ask?

My hypnagogic purgatory
A pathologic ceremony
Some day there will be someone
Some day unfortunately not today
I wish things didn't go this way
I wish I didn't wish for so much
I hope you know, I'd never let you go

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Daniel Henry Rodgers March 12, 2024 at 9:11 AM Dear Shay, What a poignant reflection on longing and the complexities of love. The juxtaposition of yearning for someone imperfect yet cherished is deeply felt. I feel your words convey a sense of vulnerability and a longing for reciprocity in affection. your amazing imagery of hypnagogic purgatory adds a unique depth to the emotional landscape you paint. This is a very heartfelt piece. - Blessings, Daniel