Being who and what I am
and serving where I do
there are things that I cannot express.
Hopes that I cannot share
dreams that I dare not dream
and yet, the urge to do so is strong within me.
You.
Being who you are
and what you are
have things that you cannot express.
Hopes that you cannot share
dreams that you dare not dream.
Yet in you too I see it
the urge is strong.
To share
to touch
to protect
even to love.
Should I speak to you of my emotions?
I fear that you would quickly turn away from me.
Misunderstanding my quiet but desperate words.
You would leave me.
So what would be gained
from speaking of these forbidden emotions.
Of the feelings
that one such as I
should never have had to begin with.
I would never ...
ever want to lose
your friendship, loyalty, or trust.
However, if you listen ever so softly
You may hear
on occasion
my mind whispering to yours
a single word...
thy'la.
Author notes
Th'y'la is a word that Gene Roddenberry created that means a relationship that is more than Friends, more than lovers, more than brothers.
I love this word. And this is a favorite poem of mine.
I got it published in a star trek fanzine
It also tied for first place and won $25.00s in an actual poetry contest.
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1200 points, ended August 5, 2008, 16 entries
Silver trophy winner
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Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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This is really beautiful. As it does not explicitly reference any creature, Trek or otherwise, not normally found in a love poem, it's not _precisely_ what I'm looking for, but this is beautiful.
Thank you.
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Oh, wait, never mind; I caffeinated myself properly and read it again. Definite Vulcanness in here. Sorry about that, love. Sleep deprivation does not do well with me.
Forgive me?
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Beautiful
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wow no wonder you won with this
it realy good and i like it
no i love its unique
i mean that this is one of your'
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Th'y'la...I would say is the only fitting word for my reaction to this poem. I was completely taken by this write and now I have the need to sift through the rest of your work to read more! Amazing, truly amazing piece of poetry.
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This poem is great. I know this feeling.
"So what would be gained
from speaking of these forbidden emotions.
Of the feelings
that one such as I
should never have had to begin with."
I especially identify with this part. I have long rejected my emotions and am now beginning to realize that they might not be as bad as I thought. Great write!
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Great Poem! Was this word used by "The Great Bird in the Sky" for a particular episode/story? I can think of several episodes from Trekdom that the characters seem to act in this way.
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actually the word was created for the very first star trek movie... The motion picture. It can be found in the written book of the movie for the first time. And yes, he did create the word to describe the relationship between Kirk and Spock I believe. I like to think of it that way anyway.
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I really enjoyed this poem. Thy'la....This word in itself is phenomenal...
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Th'y'la, wow, this is an outstanding piece. I am glad you explained that word. I think it's fascinating.
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Like I said this is a favorite of mine
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Beautiful poem, Hon, and very meaningful.. How often scores women wished they could speak words like these to Spock, but didn't dare..
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I would have
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nice and strong poem and it well writen good job
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Thanks this is one of my favorite poems. When I saw it come up I went... wow where'd this one come from. Glad you read it and liked it. Thanks for commenting.
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This is really incredible! I think it's pretty unique too. I like the repetition in the stanzas of one and two, and the way the word 'You." is placed on top. It grabbed my attention! Great job on this amazing piece of work!
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this is really good, your an amazing writer thanks for sharing this peace =]
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Beautiful trekkergirl. Is Th'y'la one he created amidst the twilight zone? I seem to have heard it somewhere but cannot place it. Perhaps Startrek. Anyway, this was written with extremely deep emotions that were pulled from so far within. An excellent piece displaying your inner most desires that can never be released. I loved it to bits. (Just reading further, you mentioned Startrek). Must have been a long time ago he created that word cause i don't think i have heard it in many many years.
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This is good. It reminds me of what Ivy said in The Village : "Sometimes we do not do the things we want to do, so that others will not know that we want to do them." Great job!
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Beautifully written ...
in such an intensely focused way.
Congratulations on the well-deserved Silver!
Love
Myra
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This is fascinating, to coin a phrase. I Grok this and am intrigued to find such an ardent Star Trek fan here.
Well deserved silver here. This is a vivid and emotionally sensitive write. Excellent.
Garrison
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Emotions from the heart
I am not familiar with the word "Th'y'la, still it should not hold me in a corner. Your poem is a lovely write about that special togetherness two souls can have, and yet find hard to express to that one that matters. Such raw emotions you paint with this write, to have such a soul mate to understand you in every way would be a blessing indeed. If a lover as well, now that would be heaven on mother earth. Surely worthy of your winnings.
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OOps i forgot the Applause...
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That was good. very deep and quiet. but loud in meening. I liked it...
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lovely, well written from the heart
"T'h'y'la" I do remember that word from the past, perhaps 30 years or so?
The trick is to listen only out of the corner of your ear, for that is where truth dwells silently from the other din of life.
Len
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Brilliant!!!
You have done your studies in the classics, literature & history, dear Poet!!! And BTW, Congratulations on the Silver Chalice!!! 
Cyn
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what a soft and delicate piece. Like a song at times. Thoughts and wonders. And that deep appreication of another as they are. Splendid write there poet.
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excellent
Another great creation for the contest. So very well deserving of the silver. Congratulations.
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Thanks for giving th'y'la a silver throphy to be honest this is one of my favorite poems that I have written. It holds a special place in my heart. thanks again
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AKA Platonic love
Very well done indeed! Especially considering the prompt. This is going in my bookmarked favs!
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*nods*
That first stanza describes some of us very well. We all have emotions that we are unable to express for whatever reason. Fine overall job.
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Your comments on my poem Th'y'la
Thanks for your wonderful comments on my poem. This is a favorite of mine. I have actually had it printed in a fanzine and in the same fanzine it won first place in a poetry contest. My first time winning anything.
So this poem has a special place in my heart.
Hugs,
trekkergirl
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