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Undying Persistence

Smitten by unrequited love, rejection's rage grounds fledgling hearts. And any chance of happiness is lost before it even starts. Denial comforts hopeful hearts left in this vulnerable state. For they cling tight to the false hope that time might yet alter their fate. Always waiting in the shadows; they keep passion's flame concealed. For exposed fantasy dreams die; when secret wishes get revealed. Secretly, their hearts feel empty, like they were hollowed out inside. And hidden tears swell up and spill, no matter how many they've cried. Desire and suppression have them sliding down a slippery slope. Yet, with undying persistence, they desperately cling to hope.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 3/6/2018 8:39:00 PM

Well expressed. Can relate. So true about "Yet with but one flip of a coin Lady Luck may alter your fate." Well done, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/7/2018 8:58:00 AM

Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 6/29/2015 7:59:00 AM

Emile, I enjoyed reading this.. =) we all want forever when it comes to relationships though sometimes it does't happen.. ~Olive ELoisa

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/29/2015 9:57:00 AM

Thanks Olive, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/26/2015 8:30:00 AM

Man/woman will let us down but there is a Friend that stickest closer than a brother..I enjoyed reading your love's disappointment work..Thanks for the visit to my page..We all desire longevity..My father wanted to live to be a hundred but he missed it by 3 years and 2 weeks..Sara

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/26/2015 10:58:00 AM

Thanks so much Sara, I appreciate your kind words of support. Emile.

Anna Hopper

Date: 6/26/2015 6:13:00 AM

Great job, of coarse! Thanks for the inspiration! A 7

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/26/2015 10:58:00 AM

Thanks Anna, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Gary Bateman

Date: 6/26/2015 6:03:00 AM

Hello Emile!! This one's an extraordinary write. I just happened to have written a poem posted on PS last year entitled: "Unrequited Love." You might find it of interest too relevant to your current write here. Your title here is most appropriate for your theme. And the picture is worth a thousand words. Outstanding Work!! A "7" + FAV!! Best Always, Gary (P.S. Since reading your work here, I might undertake a sequel to my original poem on "Unrequited Love.")

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/26/2015 10:59:00 AM

Thanks so much Gary, I appreciate your kind words of support and wish you well on your sequel. Emile.

Matthew Anish

Date: 6/25/2015 11:34:00 PM

Nice hopeful ending! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/26/2015 11:00:00 AM

Thanks Matthew, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Madeline Eustice

Date: 6/25/2015 1:05:00 PM

Woah. I found this while scrolling through the site, and am so glad I checked it out!! :D it's great, and flows together so well. Definitely will be checking out more of your poems :3

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/26/2015 10:57:00 AM

Thanks so much Madeline, I appreciate your kind words of support. Emile.