Emile Pinet Poet Free verse

I Wait

Shadows of yesterday, eclipse reality,
while in hopes, lie my dreams;
mired in doubt and frustration, I'm left waiting.
Waiting for love's elusive touch, I indulge in pleasures
that are never enough; I'm always wanting more.
And as fledgling feelings flex
impatient wings: I wait.

When desire morphs into lust
and love gets consigned to dreams,
Life affirms that the lies have won over truth.
And I'm left waiting
for a better tomorrow, that's so close;
yet unattainable.
So again, I wait.

Failure deflates inflated egos,
allowing time for thoughts to gestate.
Happiness can't thrive chained to tears,
and yet, it's essential to make love real.
So once more, I wait.

It doesn't help to cry when steeped in hurt, 
for that too, shall pass:
and I'll do what I've always done,
wipe away my tears, and wait.

My whole life is spent waiting:
waiting for that perfect someone, the right moment,
the time, the inclination,
and the willpower: to do something,
anything, other than wait!

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Line Gauthier May 26, 2018 at 8:39 PM Lovely moment of introspection, Emile. Emile Pinet May 27, 2018 at 7:42 AM Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 15, 2017 at 9:38 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 February 16, 2017 at 7:50 AM Thanks Rhonda, it is always a pleasure to hear from you my friend, Emile.

Beautiful Scars February 15, 2017 at 9:34 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 February 15, 2017 at 9:51 AM Thanks Laura, for the placement in your contest...it was my pleasure to participate with so many talented poets, Emile.

Poet Destroyer A February 3, 2016 at 10:07 PM again, thank you for the reply

Poet Destroyer A February 3, 2016 at 3:29 AM Emile, Congratulations, on your awesome win. LOVE LINDA Emile Pinet February 3, 2016 at 9:32 AM Thanks so much LINDA, your comments are always appreciated. Emile.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma January 29, 2016 at 2:29 AM Lovely poem n win Emile.. big congrats! Emile Pinet January 29, 2016 at 8:14 AM Thanks Upma, I appreciate your unwavering support. Emile.

Nette Onclaud January 28, 2016 at 11:23 PM such a fine write deserving a win, emile.. congrats and huggs Emile Pinet January 29, 2016 at 8:14 AM Thanks Nette, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Beautiful Scars January 28, 2016 at 1:21 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 January 28, 2016 at 2:57 PM Thanks so much Laura, I truly appreciate your support. Emile.

Suzanne Delaney January 25, 2016 at 8:34 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 January 26, 2016 at 10:25 AM Thanks Suzanne, I appreciate your support. Emile.