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I met a man on the internet and fell in love. Our situations were such that this love could never be. It has been hard for us - being apart, and yet feeling as we do. This Poem was written about my depth of despair, my loneliness, and my missing him - though never having touched him. I dreamed of him, and when we first met on the Internet I was an emotional wreck. I remembered him... Weird? Some people would think so. I believe he's my "soulmate". Sad isn't it?

Stretch Forth Your Hand

by Sandy

Stretch forth your hand and hold to mine
as through this fog we go.
Endless as night in a borrowed dream
of one lost and deep in sorrow...

I see you not and I hear not your voice,
and yet I feel you so nearby.
It's just a dream - yes, always a dream -
unreachable for even you and I...

I know that I shall never know
why I met you this way.
Carrying this cross of burden along
knowing that here alone I must stay...

I cannot know, nor ever will see
why this path I know I need walk.
Without you here by my side to touch
and never given the chance to talk...

I close my eyes now and try to see
the reason why you have been.
A burning fire, an unquenchable desire
and so much more than just a friend...

A weight of pure sadness presses my soul
and tears flow where I cannot see.
For what I've so wanted and couldn't have
and what I knew never could be...

It was you who would visit my dreams
and you were unreachable for me then.
I was but a small child when I saw you,
but I knew I'd find you, my friend...

I was so sure when I was young that
when I did find you you'd be mine.
The thought never did enter my mind
that it would come too late in time...

I sit here with tears and
cannot think quite clear of what I
wanted to say. I just want you to know
that I never did doubt,
Yes... That I would find you again
Someday...

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Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)

Silent

Good work, your dialouge is very well put out. And you right as if you experienced something good or bad. i like to hear something else from you

nicholas

this poem waz good i liked it cause im in the same boat i feel the same way bout sum1

karen

im sitting here in tears as your poem touched me so much i no how you feel.

Dustin

You are very gifted. God bless you!

Liam

Great poem. I am only 14 years old, but I am really into love stories, songs, poems, love anything really, and I met the most perfect girl ever on a chat room, while I was in a stage of depression. She made it better for me and now we are in love, and we tell each other everyday. Well Done!

DANIKKA

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE AMAZING POEM. YOU WERE SPEAKING STRAIGHT TO ME HEART.

martha iris

you have NOOO idea how much your poem meant to me! I LOVE IT, and its amazingly true with everyword you expressed feelings that i KNOW, everyone that falls into deep love on the internet goes through. thank you, I dont feel alone.

grace

For the last month,I have fallen in love. I keep wondering though,if it's too good to be true. If he's the right one,or if I'm obsessed. the only comfort I have and all that I need is your poem. It's beautiful,it's romantic. and it let's me know that you really can never be too young to love,this poem is the inspiration I needed to never let MY soulmate AND true love go. I think this poem wasn't written from the head but from the heart,and I was touched by it very much. Thank you Sandy. Your poem can be described in only one word. perfect.

Candy

This poem was GREAT! I met my fiance on the internet. we started chatting in feb/03 and then met in May/03. he is my soulmate.

Gary

You reached in and grabbed my soul. Beautiful.

Desiree

What an artist you are! Truly touched a part of me, that I thought was long dead! Thank you!

Joyce

EVER SINCE I WAS A LITTLE GIRL, I KNRE THERE WAS SPMEONE OUT THERE FOR ME, AND I FINALLY FOUN THEM ON THE INTERNET. YOUR POEM WAS LIKE A NARRATION OF MY HEART. YOU HAVE A REAL GIFT, AND BLESS YOU FOR SHARING IT.

sheng

a lovely poem gurl! I'm into net relationship too. It's really hard to love someone accross the miles! you can't express your feeling especially if both of u has a misunderstanding. And especially he's not online and u don't know where to find him??? This is the hardest part. but u can't do anything just wait for him to go online tskkk! goodluck!

Sue

Wow! You made me cry!

Sendy

I like u too. pls not cry. i cry 4 u too

Susan

Thank you for touching my heart! Stunningly beautiful!

Jill

This poem was amazing. Full of sadness and love. full of emotions meant to be shared. I loved it. Many people think internet romance is a shameful thing. but it is real and it is just as painful as real life love.

Irene

You truly are gifted! It's as if your heart understands how mine feels! God Bless You for sharing your talent with us all!

lynae

Definitely given a gift by God! I've never been so touched!

Brittany

this poem is like you went in my heart and pulled out my feelings..im in a long ditance relationship and i love him so much, but it hurts just as much to not be able to touch him

christine

that was a very inspiratinal poem, it was more then a poem.. you gave eveyone part of you soul.. i'm sorry you every had to feel such pain.

Jazmin

i was left in silence loving someone i could'nt be with at the moment. i was unable to find the words to express my heart until i read your poem. Thank you ! My heart will forever be his...

BreyerRose

I thought I was the only person in the world with this problem. You have written my own words. Lovely poem.

Michael

Very true Sandy, I loved it and know exactly what you mean.

barb

what i really like about the poem was that i could identify with it

Christiana

It's worth a million.

James

You have a gift, thank you for touching me

Laura

Beautiful!

Johanne

Lovely and touching

Ashley

Hey, Sandy. This is great. I almost cried, because it made me think of my own sad situation. I met a guy on the net 3 years ago (4 years in August), and for a period of 6 months we had lost touch. When we finally found eachother again, a wonderful thing happend..I realized that I loved him, and he the same. We met for the first time the day after Christmas this year and it was absolute bliss. This past month has been torture away from him, but there is no doubt in my mind now that he truly is my soulmate. :) I hope you find your love.it's worth the wait.trust me

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