Wishing you were here does not make it so;
Extraordinary surprise, waiting
Holding onto unsaid words; what I know
Creates an inner need that needs sating.
Wishing you felt so exactly the same
Craving what has not been inside so long
It is unfair to you to force equal, no blame
Should rest on one whose spirit is so strong.
But, wishing all that I wish for can drive
A chasm that could not be crossed inside
Ceasing feelings that would die, not so thrive
Pulls me inward, keeping silent; I hide.
Oh, wishing you felt like I truly do
Wishing I 
the nerve to say I love you.
So well said. Really enjoyed this.
Thank you very much Lisa.
painful and beautifully expressed
There is pain in fear. Thanks Joy.
You certainly have a talent for writing Stuart! Thank you for sharing.
You are most welcome. Thank you Lynn.
Wonderful poem! I love the way you describe the emotions.
Thanks GE. I’m so glad this has gotten such a response.
Absolutely beautiful! I am familiar with your writing style; it’s one I often use when unable to form words into intelligible sentences when coming so deeply within the heart. I felt every emotion.
I’m glad it touched you so. Thank you, PeggyLee
It is very hard to find the words to express love ~ You have done a beautiful job.
Janette: thank you. Sometimes it’s too easy to overdo it.
Sigh. <3
Yes…understand that sigh completely .
A beautiful poem. Some simple things might be hard to say…
They shouldn’t have to be hard, but…thanks Muriel.
You have beautifully and poignantly captured the desperation of unrequited love. Good job!
Thank you Rachel.
There is no greater gift to give than one’s heart. “Beautiful” doesn’t do justice to it – but then words sometimes fail all of us.
I truly understand that, Li. Thank you, very much.
You do have a way of expressing yourself
Thanks Roberta.
Love this poem, Stuart! Simply beautiful . . .
Blessings to you!
I feel them. Thanks, Martha.
Yes just beautiful.
Thank you.
Just beautiful. I have no other words.
I take that as the compliment it’s meant to be. Thanks Cathy
Impressive! I can’t write a sonnet to save my life, but I appreciate the form. Nice job!
Thank you. It’s really not that hard, once you do a few.
Told like a true lover indeed!
Thank you Hajra.