Michele Holub Poet Rhyme

Impossible

I try so hard to understand 

The man inside, apart from the band 

You make me wait, testing my patience 

Then all I get is one crude sentence 

 

I can see that you aren’t so busy 

I ask, but then you call me silly 

No time or words for me today 

I guess I should be on my way 

 

I struggle to act like I don’t care 

Staying silent is such a lonely affair 

I feel so deeply but mustn’t show 

It’s nothing you are eager to know 

 

The eggshells I walk on are fragile 

I tiptoe so you won’t unravel 

But it makes my heart so heavy  

Wondering if you’ll ever be ready 

 

For now I must mute my affection 

Triggers are thrown in every direction 

Do nothing, say nothing, as soon as possible 

And yet my soul aches for the impossible...

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Steve Harvell January 23, 2026 at 7:33 PM Hi Michele, welcome to mike high of poetry lol like the way you wrote this peace. Never understood why a woman puts herself in a love that is not there. It's like taking a beating but they still choose stay bad boy than nice guy. Hearts that are lonely when two are better be one itself. Sure beauty you search is just glance in mirror! We are love and no woman should hang head/sigh for the integrity of male's ego. Much ?? Michele Holub January 26, 2026 at 11:57 AM Thank you for your comment, Steve. Steve Harvell January 23, 2026 at 7:34 PM Much love... didn't take the heart, wink wink ..smile

Zyrool Gifford January 23, 2026 at 5:54 AM Hello Michelle, a very touching and heartfelt read. The heart is difficult to control especially in love matters. Beautifully written. Sending blessings your way, my poet friend. Michele Holub January 23, 2026 at 6:54 AM Thank you so much for your feedback! Take care. :)

Darlene De Beaulieu January 22, 2026 at 10:20 AM Hello Michele, It is not easy to walk on egg shells. It is nervy. It is nice to meet you. have a nice day my friend. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu January 22, 2026 at 3:05 PM Hello Michele, Hi! You are welcome. Enjoy your evening. my friend. /Darlene Michele Holub January 22, 2026 at 12:39 PM Thank you Darlene. You have a nice day as well. Thanks for the comment!

Richard Morris January 22, 2026 at 9:11 AM A sad truth is that many poets write out of despondency. This poem is both insightful and steeped in that mood. Fortunately, most of us find our way back out again. I wish you well. I especially love that it rhymes, and I agree with Robert Frost: “Writing free verse is like playing tennis with the net down.” Michele Holub January 22, 2026 at 12:39 PM Thank you for your kind words. I am finding my way out. Poetry is very helpful indeed for the healing process.

Irina Davies September 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM Wonderful! It represents many modern couples' status. Bravo! Irina Davies September 6, 2025 at 12:13 AM Of course :) Michele Holub September 5, 2025 at 6:40 AM Thank you so much for your feedback! :)