A prince not my own

by Erin Cruise   Sep 27, 2017


Your touch steadies me,
With the strength of your arms
You hold me together,
And this wild restless heart begins to still,
Your dark eyes pierce my soul
And I know you can see,
Where can I hide?
My defenses are laid to rest.
As the gentle sound of your voice beckons me closer
Like a moth to a flame,
Promising comfort and safety
The light in your soul calls to me
Like a siren on the sea,
Your loving words shower me
In a fragrant spring rain,
Making me feel clean, and whole
As I’ve never felt before.
Oh to be loved by you!
A Prince, though not my own.
My heart aches with the knowledge
It can never be,
To another your heart clings.
My wandering soul shall ever be.

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  • 6 years ago

    by Ya----Na

    It is unrequited most of the times.
    Sad yet beautiful
    Your poem is among my favorites.

  • 6 years ago

    by Kitty Cat Lady

    Erin, you've described the process of falling for someone so beautifully but now I'm sad that it's unrequited. Fantastic! x
    =^.^=

  • 6 years ago

    by Brenda

    Nicely written, the story flows beautifully of a love that is perfect for you but alas can never be. Well done -

  • 6 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Yes, a very good read with some great use of metaphor throughout.

    All the best

  • 6 years ago

    by Milly Hayward

    This piece leads the reader through the depth of feeling of a great love with perfectly captured emotion to the final reveal that it is unrequited. An enjoyable read. Milly x

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