I Cry
By DP
I cry for love that’s never ending
An ear that listens and a heart that’s forgiving
To hear my cry deep down in the trenches
Must be special or heaven sent
To hear my cry and response with open arms
Must be connected like a mother with her newborn
Now that’s love and that’s why I cry.
To experience that love I would lay down my life
I cry I cry
I cry in silence I’m too worn out
Emotionally drained so I tend to lash out
I cry for comfort and a little support
Love is blind and it can open up doors
Replenish the soul and build up courage
Give meaning to life and give a purpose
I cry.
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Hi DP,
What a beautiful and deep poem you wrote! It really shows how lonely we can feel and how much we as humans require connection. The line, “To experience that love I would lay down my life” shows it clearly as well, when you don’t have those bonds or relationships life feels almost pointless. I also like that you don’t just make it about a romantic love but compare it to a mom. I think in our early adult years we often put such a heavy weight on romantic type of relationships that we feel abandoned if we don’t always have one; yet we forget that friends and family are just as important and can ease the loneliness we feel while we search for a partner. I hope you continue to write because this was powerful. Thank you for sharing!
You can tell a story is being told. The words seem to have meaning and a personal connection. I felt connected to the poem.
That’s a very touching poem. Honestly, I kind of don’t know how to react, except with that I hope that love can give you the strength to make it through this. After all love can help get people through even the toughest of times!
I think this is such a great expression of your longing for deep emotional connections. I admire your ability to be vulnerable through poetry. Keep up the great work!
This is so beautiful and emotional!!
I love this. You can feel the emotion and vulnerability. I love that you put I cry in the beginning and end of the stanzas. It makes it flow and helps keep it going. Great job!
This poem is awesome. You have an amazing way with words. I can feel your emotions and I understand your thoughts through this.
Thank you for writing and sharing your beautiful words. You capture such a deep desire — and need — of all people. I hope you will find this never-ending love.
This poem really touched my heart. “An ear that listens and a heart that’s forgiving” was my favorite line because I believe we all have that same desire/need in common no matter where we are or how old we are.
I love the words and the language that you use in your poem. My favorite sentence has to be “To experience that love I would lay down my life.” You’re giving meaning to your life saying you want the love from your family back, you want your original life before his accident happened. Great poem.
DP,
Your poem reflects the intense emotions you’re experiencing, as you desire emotional connection. The idea that love can open doors highlights why it is imperative to the human experience. Also, the fact that it can provide people with a sense of direction and meaning in their life is profound. Thanks for sharing your poem.
I am absolutely blown away by the emotion in this piece, and not only the emotion, but the thought and meaning you put into the smallest parts of life. I love your repeated use of “I cry”, as it truly makes me understand how much these small victories or even defeats can mean, and how sometimes, it’s a miracle that humans are able to hurt and heal and love and so much more. This is a beautiful piece that truly captures why life is just such a precious and fickle thing.
Hello DP,
Your poem gave me chills, especially as a new mom, that line really struck deep emotions in me about wanting to experience the love a mother has for her newborn child. I appreciate how introspective you are and that you are able to name the reasons you lash out and cry. I truly hope that you can feel the support and love behind these comments and know that you are thought of and that your cries are heard through your poetry. May you find this love you seek!
Hello! I really enjoyed reading your poem. It was very deep and emotional. I liked how you kept on repeating “I cry”.