Why Would You Not Dare

The swirling clouds in endless motion
are a sharp reminder, like an unsewn tear,
as to the reason, the wondering of
why you would not dare.

The memories flood me,
I cannot breathe;
I gasp for air; anything;
still;  you are all I see.

Like a weeping willow
gently blowing in the wind,
I am still standing tall,
through tears streaming down my chin.

You are so close, yet so very  far;
too scared to make a move;
you want so much to touch me;
yet you choose to remain aloof;
why would you not dare.

I have given you my heart, my trust
my innermost thoughts,
yet  sadly, we continue to drift  further apart;
why would you not dare. 

To let go,  would be to let go of us;
these words are what we solemly vowed;
with truth and with love, to always share;
why would you not dare.

How do we keep us blossoming
when we lead two seperate lives;
I will fight for us both;
please take your hand in mine.

Why would you not dare.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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J.T. Avatar
August 17, 2017 at 12:31 PM
Wow; I really like this heartfelt poem -JT
Dietrich Avatar
April 3, 2017 at 3:21 PM
Lynn. This is really nice. Too bad it is not a new poem for you to use in that Dare contest! (I am not sure what that judge wants from us but at least this poem uses the word Dare in it). By the way, have I not faved you as a poet? I will check that out right now and click on you if I never did it yet. You sure deserve it.
Callus Avatar
March 26, 2017 at 11:51 AM
In a case such as this, there is a need to open up more to each other....dialogue...putting all the cards on the table. Perhaps they are much closer than they realize! Regards // paul
Inman Avatar
October 12, 2016 at 7:03 AM
Sad emotions, its not easy to lose someone just because they are scared to try. Then again, it takes two to make a relationship, so perhaps she should make sure he knows how she feels about him.
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