
I look longingly that those lovers who pass me by
And wonder if I will ever hold your hand
When things go bad
And our dreams are thwarted
You say that happiness was never meant for you
Please don’t give up so easily
And please don’t blame yourself
For all along
It was hard for me to trust
And harder ever still
To see every effort turn to dust
But if I allow these failures
To turn my heart to rust
What will it bring
If I give up on everything?
I’ve been here so many times before
And so often I feel
My longings hopes and dreams
Always pass me by
As I watched the togetherness
Others share so effortlessly
My heart aches
But just for today
I don’t want to let this heartache
Destroy my day
For what if this togetherness
Is not meant for me?
What if I can only ever be
The one set apart observing
All things through a heart
And mind
For ever and ever
Meant to be
Solitary?
Great writing Deborah. I often feel like I’m meant to be alone, and that thought sometimes gives me a sense of peace, whereas other times a sense of loneliness and sadness. A couple of weeks ago I was telling my therapist how I don’t want to be in another relationship, but this week that’s changed again. I want to be in a relationship, but with someone with a secure attachment who won’t run from intimacy and will allow me the space and time for myself that I so desperately need and enjoy. And days like today, I feel like such a relationship just won’t happen for me. So this poem really resonates. ❤
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“Yes its a real conundrum isn’t it Rayne. Lately with Scott I get what ever I ask for but I have always been run from or misunderstood in the past and my mother often told my father she would leave him when they argued (When really that is the last thing she would ever have done loving him so much) so when things get tough I tend to say I am out of here and that is the worst thing you can do as this latest book on intimacy I am reading by Stan Tankin shows. Securely attached people are out there, so don’t give up. But sometimes it all seems so impossible and unlikely and our heart breaks and go into a dark place. I deeply understand. But you are making such progress, Rayne I truly believe there is a wonderful someone out there for you, for you are a very special, soulful and beautiful person. Keep hoping even when it seems darkest. Big hugs to from me and Jasper ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thanks so much Deborah. Hugs to you both from me too. 🙂 ❤
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An amazing piece straight from your heart. I can so relate to every word written. As much as I fear to be alone, I also fear being hurt the way I have been in the past. I guess I just accept things for what they are.
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Yes. I guess opening up our hearts is always a risk and we cant prevent being hurt. I guess its about opening fully to life once we have the belief we can find a way through hurt without being destroyed by it. Its not easy Beckie. Thanks so much for sharing how you feel. I am so grateful. xo
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💗 xo!
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