There Is No Other

Your industrial face carries the pain of waiting;
but it never came.
Your flesh pitted with the scars of wanting;
but it never came.
Your heart heavy with the sorrow of trying;
but it never came.
Your voice faint with the force of praying;
but it never came.
Your eyes pale with the sea of tears;
but it never came.
Your hands drip sweat with the worry;
but it never came.
Your soul cries out from the frustration;
but it never came.
For you, it was never meant to be;
It never came!

© 19/7/2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Kendrick Avatar
December 19, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Creative, descriptive and emotive work. Way to go. Congratulations on your work being featured on homepage. Sara K
Makama Avatar
July 22, 2015 at 12:08 PM
this is an awesome piece. Its nice visiting your pages once again. Definitely a 7!
K. Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 11:40 PM
btw, my favorite line here would be that one about the "Your eyes pale with the sea of tears" -- so many others I really like here...
K. Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 11:38 PM
Sighs, sometimes all it seems that all we do is wait-- a very intriguing verse that also makes me wonder-- so nice to hear from you David! Sending you warmest Merry Christmas greetings! And thank you for passing by-- have a wonderful and blessed Christmas! God bless you and your family!
Dietrich Avatar
November 30, 2014 at 12:20 PM
hey just came across a guy I first mistook for you because his name is Dave williams. sure wish YOU were into Soup and leaving lots of poems here again.
Eastman Avatar
November 18, 2014 at 11:20 AM
I wish you could come back and write some more.. This was sad but so wonderfully said.
Neels Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 10:24 PM
Have that element of waiting in vane David.. thought provoking gem. You have me thinking this morning ;)
Melugin Avatar
August 14, 2014 at 11:14 AM
David...A gem Thought provoking Sometimes, disappointment is a blessing! Great work! 7 My best, chuck
Kiser Avatar
August 7, 2014 at 4:55 PM
A really heartfelt poem.
Onclaud Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 11:15 AM
david, you got me thinking and feeling.. so emotive and well expressed!.. huggs
Song Avatar
August 4, 2014 at 6:45 PM
You gave the audience a peak into your heart for a brief moment and then shut the door before we could find out the rest of the story...please write a second stanza, David....Oh, and by the way!!! HELLLLLOOOOO HOW ARE YOU??? OH FRIEND ACROSS THE POND? HOPE ALL IS WELL. TOOK A BREAK FROM WRITING TO SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY AND SEEK QUIET TIME WITH MY LORD. :) Sending blessings to you and yours!
Carrillo Avatar
August 3, 2014 at 6:38 PM
A very well written poem. Some things are not meant to be. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla
Sibanda Avatar
August 1, 2014 at 10:18 AM
A well-structured poem depicting a high measure of creativity.
Guzzi Avatar
July 31, 2014 at 5:42 PM
This poem is a puzzle? [maybe it's good it never came?] Just put up a new one Masked at Midnight ooooh scary! You try BLITZ! L & L
Macfarlane Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 4:57 PM
Hey Bro, a very sad write. Sometimes absolution eludes us and you captured that essence here. Hugs
Hunter Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 12:03 PM
Hey David. Just wanted to stop in and say hi, as I've been away for a while. I hope you and your family are happy and healthy. This poem hits pretty hard, David. I had to read it twice, but I think I understand the depth of it now...though its hard to put into words...
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 3:18 AM
This anaphora form has added depth of feeling to every line David. The human condition leaves so many in pain. A very soulful write my friend. How are you doing?
Horsman Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 10:49 AM
Oh at last quality poetry, love this David,,i believe this is related more to the human aspect, then material, but what ever, inspiring at best
Williams Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Harry you are spot on my friend....
Dietrich Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 1:22 PM
this one is very intriguing and makes the reader want to know who it might be and what happened to this poor soul. Is this for the SAd poem contest? It seems that it is for someone very real.
Nehls Avatar
July 25, 2014 at 6:06 AM
It felt to me like the volume and stress level increased with each line, David. Very effective crafting of this poem. Enjoyed it my friend.... Robert.
Khan Avatar
July 24, 2014 at 4:01 AM
Poem is a lot different from what I expected by seeing at the title..It's great piece of work David..Have a good day!
Lindley Avatar
July 23, 2014 at 9:13 PM
Repeating lines are great fun. Very effective my friend. Your write shows you have it down pat and max it for effect. Decades ago I wrote many poems using that technique. I love the very high level you have taken it too! BBBBravooooo!!!!!!!
Thirtyseven Avatar
July 23, 2014 at 7:56 AM
I didn't expect this from the title at all. A nice read, well done.
Manassian Avatar
July 21, 2014 at 12:08 PM
Dave...I must admit. I did read this as soon as you posted it, but I was so stumped by your first line...Your industrial face....I wish you would explain. It is a great poem, but it has such a sad ending. Must all waiting come to nothing? Hugs
Vaso Avatar
July 20, 2014 at 8:49 PM
Hi David, Dave said it better than I, loved this poem! I hope you are doing ok and in good health!!
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