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This poem is merely one of many attempts to convey and express the longing for the one man who has touched the anatomy of my soul. A man I call Edi; many years my junior, yet, with a soul that reaches far beyond my own.

A thousand miles separate us only physically, yet, via email he has intertwined himself right into my inner blueprint. Only through the grace of God, will we ever meet.

We both know this and accept.

Full Heart, Empty Arms

by Valerie Jochum

Thoughts of you illuminate my spirit;
Never a flicker of flame, but with
Arching bolts which strike with a force
That disturbs my equilibrium.

My mind races as waves of passion flush over
My pale skin, causing me to gaze upon visions
Of impossible romantic possibilities.

Pathetic is this woman who anticipates the
True rhythm of love, with a man she will never hold.

My imagined discourse of thoughts leave me suffering,
As my lips quiver with the words I shall never speak
to his: "I have loved you more than anybody in this world."

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Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)

Richie

Wow. I really loved this poem. It really got into me. I loved this girl whose 6 yrs my junior. I love her, and she loves me. Though we're both Filipinos, but she's in italy. The only question now was, will we ever meet??? I always pray to God that someday, he may give us the chance to finally see each other in person. I really don't care when. I just wanted to see her. =(

Anne

As soon as I started reading this poem, it just touched my heart. WHY? I too, love someone so much that only God will know if my heart AND arms would be filled, by this man. "I have never loved any other, like I love him" I thank you, for this poem that touched my heart.

Tan

I love this poem because it speaks with truth and compassion and is truly from the heart. The author put alot of themselves in this peom

Grace

I like this poem because it reflected my situation at this very moment

ashley

this poem touched my heart because it is a sweet poem that brings me back memories of my ex boyfriend that left me because he was having sex with other girls!

marissa

i loved it

Mistie

I love this poem. I too love a man I will never hold in my arms. So sad to find the love of your life, and know you may never meet. I look forward to more poems!

i feel ur luv , such pureness , i hope u do meet 1 day , such beautiful words

Autumn

mmmmmmmm mmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmm "you go g3t em!"this po3m truly truly truly touced not only my heart but my soul to you are gunna go far cuz you have a true gift of GOD! ♥Autumn♥

Jessica

this poem is truly the best! i can totally relate to this

shaz

i think that poem was very good and touched my heart

Rayetta

I think is spoken from the heart. I can totally relate to it.

melissa

all i have to say is wow . thats the way i feel too and its so hard to deal thank you that was one of the best poems i've read

Arin

Your poem has touched my own heart as I strive to deal with my own full heart and empty arms with the person I have loved like no other, but can not be with. Thank you for sharing.

Jen

OMG! I feel like those words were ripped out of my soul. I to am in the situation of loving a man who is my junior by several years. who i will never meet because of his life obligations.

chris

This is a poem that touched me so much, because of a lost and impossible cyber love. Never saw him and this poem reflected just my feelings at that moment. Incredible!

alisha

WOW. i can realte. there is this one boy named Rakeem that makes me feel that way and aslso maurse. GOOD JOB!

Atta

In the poem the poet says about the real LOVE, which a person want in reality. The poet shows the real love in few words so that any body can understand that what is the depth of love, tears of love and the sorrow of love.

Katherine

this poem has touched my inner feelings. it is exactly what has been happening to me right now. love is really great, though sometimes it is unfair. I still love the guy i met two yrs ago and it hurts because he was too far away from me and there are a lot of complications if i told him how i feel. now, all i can do is just to love him as long as i live. no matter what happens, i still hope that time would bind us together.

mario

this poem is wonderful and i can relate to

Liz

I found this poem very touching. It reads to my own situation.

valerie

When I read this i was touched and I cried cos I m in the exact situation as mentioned by the writer in the poem. I have never loved a man as much as i loved this guy i know over the internet and he is so much younger than me.

Tegan

This poem described just how Im feeling, I have read many, it is excellent!

Alyssa

This Poem, is what I can Realate to, And i love this poem, it speaks most of the truth, of an online relationship.

Bryan

You have eloquently captured my personal emotions about my own relationship with this work. simply beautiful, thank you.

I liked it very much. Unfortunately Pale skin does not mean everyone.

Ashmaly

your poem is off the chian and i give you mad props and you are very talented and i am the same way

sakura-chan

i like it alot it comes from da heart no matter how much u want to say the owrds u want to say u cant

maria

my thoughts you have so eloquently written about a man i have loved for almost one year now. thank you.

Denis

how very sad. very well written. what a beautiful picture of how it feels to love someone without ever being able to touch them.

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Full Heart, Empty Arms

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