Here are some of the poems I've written through the years. Some of them may be cheesy, but you have to realize that I wrote these trying to convey emotions that I didn't really know how to put into words, so please be kind. If you would like to comment on any of my poetry. Please do at sdove@vt.edu
The end of Autumn
This is just to say, that I'll never forget your soft gaze.
You always appear to be looking for the stars.
I'll never forget your gentle touch that I'd desired for so long.
My memories of your lips are still present in my mind.
It's almost as if I can still feel them touching my own lips nad breathing into me a life worth living.
But this letter is not about that.
This letter is just to say that I love you enough to let you go.
I love you enough to let her adore your eyes, long for your warmth, and feel the kiss of your lips even months after the kiss has ended.
I hope that she never breaks your heart and that she makes you as happy as you have made me.
I hope that your days are filled with smiles and laughter.
I hope that your nights are filled with dreams of each other.
I hope that every star you see reminds you of her and that every time she smiles it's because of you.
I wish you abundant happiness.
I hope that your life is filled with friendships, loves, and joyful times and that one day you can forgive me for not being able to give you those things.
10-23-01
Your kindness was breathtaking
And you left me shaking
And wondering why
How you don't even care
And your hand's in my hair
With that look in your eye
And from now til' forever
This bond never will sever
You're my only love
And I'll never forget you
And now that we're through
I still give you my love
I wish I could wake up and have your face be the first beautiful thing I see when my eyes open to welcome a new day.
I wish your gorgeous eyes could be the last thing I see before I sleep, providing me with a beautiful image by which to dream.
I wish we could gaze at the stars and I’d know in my heart that you were happy there with me and perfectly content in that moment.
I wish every day that went by would begin with an I love you.
I wish you could care about me half as much as I care about you.
I wish I could walk through a park holding your hand and smiling and dreaming of a future together where I wasn’t just a burden.
I wish we could lye in the grass entangled in each others limbs, and you’d kiss me, and I’d get those butterflies in my tummy that you always give me.
I wish I could spend all day and night in your arms. They always make me feel safe even though it is there that I am most vulnerable.
I wish I could make you smile like she does.
I wish I could understand everything about you.
I wish I could spend days memorizing every inch of you flesh and soul.
I wish your heart could beat as fast for me as mine does for you.
I wish I could make you happy.
I wish I could somehow let you know that I love you no matter what. Each moment of the day I love you just the way you are and that love will never fade.
p> October
The glitter of playfulness dances across your beautiful eyes.
My spine tingles and my lips slowly form a smile as I feel your hand grasp mine.
My mind, once capable of coherant thought, now focuses solely on your soft, pale lips as they advance towards mine.
Senses leave me and my soul soars and my heart is full even as the kiss ends and my lips are no longer heated by yours.
You complete me and I love you.
The soft satin*engulfs her*as she*feels a tear*arrive at her*pale blue eyes*that echo the*sadness in her heart*on this*oh so joyful occasion*as she glances around*at her family and*friends*acquaintances and*relations*the tears fall*"princess for a day"*yet still her selfish*heart*desired more*wanting*longing*for an answer*to the questions*in her mind*the why how who and where*taunt her emotions*and she dangles on*the ledge of sanity*extremely close to falling*yet she has the power*to stand firmly*just outside her grasp*but cannot seem*to reach out*and gain the power*to place her feet properly*though she's been taught*balance and poise*her entire life*appearing calm and cool*she glides closer to*the ledge*to those who*surround her*she is simply another*one of them--*those who don't change over time*always predictable*always normal*always conforming*always invisible--*always longing*for more*
Bending his head
Over the ivory keys,
He struggles to place words
Next to the black dots
That speckle the blanche white page
Like the spots on the back of a ladybug.
The rhythm pounds in his head
As his fingers glide smoothly across the
Cold, familiar keys,
Attempting to pinpoint his emotions
Using C sharp, B flat, and E natural
Instead of confusion, bewilderment, or emptiness.
Finaly his distress overpowers him.
He returns his head to his hands--
Leaving his music to await
Another day.
It's time for me to express
Everything I've been feeling
Over the past days, weeks, and months
So here I'll start my confession
In this one final independent
You've really confused me
And caused me to wonder and
Think curiously about what memories
Fly through your head and
Whether they are good or bad or both
And what should happen now
And how I could let you know
That I wish things were complete
And I wish questions could have answers
But that I know we'll have no closure
And most likely won't ever know
Because you'll never see these thoughts
Painted on my face
You'll just wonder why
I become so upset and turmoiled
And I never comprehend the sparkle in your eyes
And I want to tell you but won't
Because this is the one final independent,
And I've decided to opt.
Prisoner
by me
Many times I've wished
That I could break free
Somehow leave these chains behind
And be my own person again.
Many times I think
Of how life used to be
Before my heart decided to attach to you
Without my permission
It's hard to think of a life without you
Now you've shown me that
I'm free to go
You've moved on into a new life.
Now I dream
Of a life where you don't
Occupy my every thought
I still can't seem to leave you behind
I think you forgot to give me the key
After Him
by me again
it torments your soul
and plays with your head
it loads a gun with spikes
then shoots them in your head
and nothing is worth it
nothing heals the pain
cause love only hurts
and there's nothing you can gain
Him
By Suzanne Marie Dove
With me always
Giving me strength
And an invisible shield
Saving me
To do your desires
To work as you need me to
Giving me strength
Placing tasks in my way
All the time
Preparing me for
The fight that is to come
The battle against
What they want me to do
All the while
Helping me to live my life
As you
Would have me do
Try to Forget
by Suzi Dove
I never felt anything
Until you grasped my hand
And with that touch sent hope
Spilling through my veins
I looked at you and saw pure love.
I was in a dream world with just
you and I.
I thought that you loved me.
And was prepared to give anything to keep that love alive
I needed you to live
And you were there beside me.
I heard you say the perfect things
That made me feel like a princess
You were perfect
And I found myself ignoring my better judgement
And loving you.
I'll never forgive you
For making me love you
And making me abandon myself
And give everything to you.
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