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The Unspoken Word

through the orchard of life following the phases of its existence after the coldness of winter and the hope that spring brings as the fields that lay green in summer i will never fear the inevitable of freely falling in love... no words could comprehend the results from such confusion to touch the heart of a special person and to let that someone know the truth behind such silence even if no action has been done for fear of letting you know the truth... although it makes you feel uneasy specially when I'm around isn't it funny to know that I feel the same way too but I know how you wish I'd stop specially when I keep staring at you "I'm sorry, I just can't help myself not to." though I tried to let you know but time leads me further into the unknown I am lost in words to say my action speaks not of my emotion you might say, “You're trying too much” too much I’m suffocating you but “I’m sorry, it was never my intention” the constant glances that are too obvious to avoid could mean a flirtatious act of disgrace or a sign of weakness on my part but that’s just me lost in this emotional abyss I would be a hypocrite to deny such feelings for you but if it would give you peace of mind I would rather be that and give you the serenity of silence… I am but as frail as your heart as still as the water that runs through the river for life is but short and precious that I do not expect anything in return although others might already know it still I do not have the courage to let you know the truth that I hope would set me free… this may seem like an ordinary poem but it’s not for it comprises the whole epitome of my being the emotion that is written here in evolved further into an uncertainty that neither time nor destiny in itself could surpass the infinite use of words to predefine such but none of them could best describe what I feel… it is foolish of me to keep you when I know you belong to someone else not me I may not know the meaning of such but I will always understand the reason behind it the mere thought of you brings happiness to me and for that I'm thankful so thankful that I made this poem just for you… the spur of the moment inspired me to write such or something else I don’t know what it could be just plain infatuation that the sunset would wash away the crimson tide and tomorrow I won’t remember and hope for such if by then I won’t find the courage to tell you then let’s leave it at this… …the unspoken words!
— arja, Jan 20, 2010

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Region, Country: Makati City, Philippines, PHL

Favorite Poets: Unknown poets who reach out and be heard through crafted words, that are pieces of life..

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xena465

xena465

16 years 4 months ago

Declaring feelings to the unatainable

Not always a good idea, as it could change the friendship, which you would rather have friendship than nothing at all. For myself, I find writing feelings down, in poetry, it helps, like telling them how you feel, even though you're not. Your poem is beautiful. I feel that what you've written is a good thing for you. I know it's hard to be around someone you love but can't have that love returned, been there a few times. So be happy that you can feel such strong desire and love and hopefully you will find someone that can share your passionate being. Deeply passionate you are for sure. xena465
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broken_skye

16 years 4 months ago

Wow! I really am not alone!

ok indi u win i came and read this poem and now i know that i am not all alone. I love this poem and i thought that is almost perfectly tells how i feel for someone.....I will not say his name......but i want u to check out my poem Love I Guess it is kinda like this one but shorter Alone97.
arja

arja

16 years 4 months ago

hi indi!

..on the imagination vs. fact, this is a fact - this was written last 23 May 2005, with a certain guy on my mind !..i had no intention of giving this poem to him, but a common friend who appreciated poetry as well did so..what happened next, was a self realization that poetry was the one i love most and not someone who thought of it as a joke..but im thankful just like i said in the poem..
arja

arja

16 years 4 months ago

..many people will come into

..many people will come into our lives and touch our hearts, if they decide to stay, it is a choice for us to make but if they decide to leave, they are not ours to keep, A D.J. once said on the radio, “..our lives does not end where heartaches begin..” If you were given a chance to be with the one you love, take that chance for it might never come again, but if that someone takes your love for granted, never be afraid to walk away with your head held high it is not your loss but theirs… for they may never realize that the one person who would never give up on them even in their lowest low is you…
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Claire Garrard

16 years 3 months ago

The Unspoken Word

This is very beautiful and I can relate to it.
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years 3 months ago

Such heart felt words, unspoken!!!

Ann of Norway Such heart felt words, unspoken!!! Now here spoken and shared in the sharing we learn to be able to face the next day, with us you have an audience of poets who see and feel like you, and doing so recognise the import of your message, your own comment too as Indi said was beautiful advice, and we hope you do not suffer the pain of this now, and that it is a past occurrence? Well said, I enjoyed my journey through your thoughts, it was as if I were listening to a fugue with variations the similar notes echoing in later parts in a musical manner quite mesmerisingly so. Love to you alone in lovely words, Ann.
arja

arja

16 years 3 months ago

..it is an honor to have you

..it is an honor to have you read this piece (of me)..it is of the past and I have learned from it..gee, I am lost in words..Thank you for the visit, and thank you for taking the time journeying with me through this poem.. :)
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lyz

16 years 3 months ago

Wow

What can I say, except, from the heart these words, and I was hooked to the end. Very well written. Beautiful. Love Lyz. XX