Unspoken Words

I didn't get to tell him
He didn't get to know
Just how much he meant to me
How much I loved him so

And he didn't need to tell me too
I knew he felt the same
But yet, we slowly drifted apart
And both must take the blame,

We let both friends and relations
Influence the path to take
Listening to them, instead of our hearts
Was one of our biggest mistakes,

Different interests too, came between us
We forgot to make time for each other
So, instead of being two people in love
We were more like sister and brother,

There was no formal ending
We simply walked away
To a lifetime of heartbreak and regret
For the words we didn't say.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Majumdar Avatar
October 19, 2012 at 12:36 AM
How true! Small incidents changing our lives irreparably. Very touching.
Grisetti Avatar
October 15, 2012 at 12:32 PM
It seems so sad for love to just drift off, but it often happens. i enjoyed your poem.
Amadore Avatar
October 15, 2012 at 9:19 AM
I enjoyed reading your featured poem. Congratulations.
Fraser Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Another tender piece Janette, for two to part > there has to be a reason they did. And parting appears to be better than staying together. Your poetry oozes heart >> James
Griffiths Avatar
October 26, 2009 at 3:17 PM
I have just been reading through some of your poems they are very heartfelt I have enjoyed reading them. Pam.
Mckenzie Avatar
May 9, 2009 at 4:12 PM
Ohh I am so sorry so sad when people loss there way! I wish you peace and happiness! Well written! Laura :)
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