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When Will I

WHEN WILL I? When will I feel love again? I’m burning up inside… My heart consumed, there’s nothing Left except my pride. Yet with all this fire There’s a place that gets no light. I see people from the past And I recognize their faces Though they wear different masks. The wisdom that they give me Is both wondrous and sublime The teachings they offer Continue to transform my life In ways unimaginable. But when will I feel love again? All my words live then die Upon the lips of yesterday And this singer does not sing; All love’s lyrics are just a lie To fall on the un-hearing. There are many who would have me, At least, that’s what I’m told. Many more would lavish me With shiny silver and gold. Yet there’s only one who thrills me, Only one that I long to hold. She whispered that she loved me But now that love’s gone cold. So, when will I feel love again? It’s important that I know. This heart’s been damaged But it’s free to a good home. Despite all my misgivings I need passion in order to grow.

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/27/2017 6:47:00 PM

My dead husband and I went to Cuba, he wanted to visit a family friend, so we went to Cuba. I was in a room of strangers while he and the lady of the house were in a locked bedroom for two hours. He came out of the room guilty, she came out smiling. He cheated on me. Would not satmitted it. Your poem a 7

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/27/2017 6:50:00 PM

So I hurt. It has been as year of his death, I want to move on, for me that will be difficult, I will find it hard to trust, but I will try hared to do so.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/6/2016 7:59:00 AM

I like the puppy metophor, I hope your heart finds a good home.

Red Omara

Date: 11/30/2016 6:13:00 AM

And Namaste too, Phil.

Rebecca Campbell

Date: 11/22/2016 7:20:00 AM

beautiful poem dear. you will find love captain, just don't go searching for it.

Paloma P

Date: 11/16/2016 8:17:00 AM

Another frustrating rendition, sadly capturing a bruised heart. "All my words live then die Upon the lips of yesterday" wish I had thought of that!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/14/2016 1:49:00 PM

Very moving and melancholy poem, Phil. The anguish and yearning is palpable. An emotionally charged piece of writing. Very strong poem. Love and peace to you. Rw

Mrunali Damania

Date: 11/13/2016 8:47:00 AM

'yet with all this fire, there's a place that gets no light', such touching words!

Phil Capitano
Date: 11/13/2016 9:57:00 AM

thanks for reading and commenting

Tim Smith

Date: 11/11/2016 8:46:00 AM

Wish it were that easy. It's hard to let go of a fleeting love.

White Wolf

Date: 11/11/2016 8:13:00 AM

Love will find a way, Phil!

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/11/2016 7:59:00 AM

Phil, I hope you find what you're looking for my friend. A very sad poem to which, unfortunately, I can relate. Take it from me, the longer you live alone, the less likely you will ever move anyone in. You grow very used to your own company.

Phil Capitano
Date: 11/11/2016 8:05:00 AM

TY Daniel, it is somewhat comforting to know I am not the only one.

Chris Green

Date: 11/11/2016 7:45:00 AM

I hope you find the answer to your question because the sadness in this piece is overwhelming. It does hurt, the waiting and wondering if that feeling will ever return. Nicely expressed poetic emotions Phil.

Phil Capitano
Date: 11/11/2016 7:55:00 AM

Thanks Chris, I knew you would understand.