Just One

have you ever tried to be
something you're not
ever want something so badly
it could not be forgot
ever believe so hard
that a wish could come true
and most unusually
come true for you
have you ever believed that
you could reach for that star
just above your head
not very far
and told yourself 
time and time again 
this time I'll win
this time I'll win
that was the way 
I felt about you

it really seemed
like my dream
had come true
i tried to be loved
by feelings from you
and what would never be true
i wished so hard for you
i believed in something
and you were that star
forever inside my head
but never in your heart
and i tell myself 
time and time again
that hope leads to failure
and to love is to sin

have i not an immortal beloved
that belongs to my soul
must i search forever
while my body grows old
am i cursed forever to believe
that she must be out there
somewhere amongst all the stars
my heaven knows not where
could it be because of God
that she has not been chosen
and the family line till end of time 
forever to be frozen
but i must admit
i would be quite content
with just someone in my arms
to have and to hold 
and maybe grow old 
the two and not just one
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Babcock Avatar
September 7, 2010 at 10:13 AM
Wishing never hurt anyone so keep on wishing. You never know what is around the next corner. God Bless Phyl
Brown Avatar
August 23, 2010 at 9:35 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week John iii. Love, Carol
Culverhouse Avatar
August 23, 2010 at 5:51 AM
congrats on the featured poem this week! well written!
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 7:49 PM
Congratulations John on your great poem being featured. Aloha, Connie
Sweetheart Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 4:31 PM
Congrats John on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a great piece to share with us all.. and thankxxx for your many sweet comments on my wedding .. with luv..ciao..
Dietrich Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 8:45 PM
hmmm, now I see why you commented the way you did to my vow senryu. john, you just met someone my opposite. I am a very loyal person, you needed to meet that kind. LUv, Andrea
Culverhouse Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 11:17 AM
very romantic...
Brown Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 10:23 AM
John, I hope it is not you who is suffering in this piece. You deserve to have love in your life my friend. An outstanding heartfelt write. Love, Carol
Neels Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 9:59 AM
This is such a beautiful write, a little sad but hopeful. You made me laugh with your comment on my piece John, thanks for the smiles :) Ps: I can relate to this piece as well
Bien Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 6:08 AM
good write John...JB
Culverhouse Avatar
August 18, 2010 at 5:32 PM
enjoyed reading today!
Chachere Avatar
August 18, 2010 at 4:12 PM
its a phenomenon how dreams can come true if you think about it as if you already have it in your life. ~Always&Forever Lynette
Devonshire Avatar
August 18, 2010 at 3:54 PM
This is so beautifully written and also heartbreaking, John. I hope this is not a reflection of problems you are encountering in your new relationship. You do deserve to be happy. Sometimes we just have to keep trying and trying. Believe me, my friend, I can relate to your words. I just want to see you happy. Love, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
August 18, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Good luck in searching for the perfect mate..Have a way with words in putting down your feelings about this..Sara
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