I didn't care if I ate or not
sleep always left me dreaming
of his face
the only voice I heard on the phone
arms that held me like they never wanted to let go
I remember the words to that song
how I wanted to lay my head on his pillow
holding my body close to his
but I didn't have to make believe
because I loved him more than anything in my life
then or now
it just never felt like living
when he wasn't by my side
loving him came so easy
I have to wonder if it ever really happened at all
memories so clear in my mind
my lips have grown cold without his kisses
arms aching to feel him inside them again
a body that longs respond to his every touch
feet still move to the music
but the rhythm just isn't the same
the chair beside me sits empty
while my heart holds onto the hope
someday the shadows will fade
and there he will be
standing at the door
Author notes
My first love is always an easy subject to write about. It was a love so powerful I just can't let it go. If I close my eyes, I can still feel his arms around me late at night. I just wish I had had the courage back then to not let him go. (If this isn't any good, you can DQ it....I'm not sure about it)
A contest entry
- Take Me Somewhere We Can Be Alone... by ShatterglassSecret.
1700 points, ended December 13, 2008, 23 entries
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Comments
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Truly wonderful write. It is so easy to reminisce and long for past passions. I can relate to this so well on a personal note
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Very well written, my best wishes.
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this was beautiful, exactly what i was looking for. i'm so pleased that you read the note on my contest post and didn't write me a poem about writing! i can feel the love you had for this boy, your descriptions are clear and heartfelt. thank you so much for this lovely entry.
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First love is so grand
I heard from my first love. we are both married now and when we first e-mailed each other she wanted to meet, after thinking about it she said that it wouldn't be a good ides. I took that to mean that she still had what could be feelings. I know I thought about it too! Great write and good luck! The Shaker
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