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I found something on the Internet - something that I never expected to find. It has brought me great happiness, and it is tearing me apart. All at the same time.

Have I Ever

Have I ever told you
that if I sit really still and silent,
sometimes. I like to think
I can hear your heart beating
in time with mine?

Have I ever told you
that when I watch you speak to me
through lines and cords,
and bytes and ram,
I imagine
your voice,
whispering into my ear?

Have I ever told you
that I wait out each day
in anticipation,
wanting
only an hour or two,
just a second in space and time,
to feel close to you?

Have I ever told you
that there has been times,
when I ached for you,
ached for you so badly,
that the emotions overwhelmed me..
and so I sat and cried?

Have I ever told you
that sometimes,
I will reach out,
touching your name
on this cold screen before me,
wishing
I could reach in
and pull you to me?

Have I ever told you
that after the first time I heard
the sound of your voice,
thousands of miles away,
I sat up all night,
turning the conversation over and over
in my mind,
examining it,
like some newly discovered species of flower?

Have I ever told you
that I would give everything up,
just for one night
to be able to lay near you,
to feel your chest rise and fall
with each breath you take,
just to know that you are real?

Have I ever told you
that I dream of you often,
I dream of you reaching out
and touching my hand,
simply to let me know
that you are there,
and everything is okay?

Have I ever told you,
have I still yet to tell you . . .
that I love you?

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Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)
Abbey
I loved this poem. I am in a long dist. relationship right now and some of the parts in this poem are soo true. I just want the poet to know that she or he is a great poet and they should keep writing.
jeremy
This poem was excellent, it helped get my feelings out, as to the way I felt for my girl in Russia.
Maxime
This poem completely reflects the relationship between me and a girl on this planet :)
Cheryle
I share the same experience
marie
the poem exactly expressed what i wanted to say to someone i found and loved through internet.
kia
This poem was excellent! It couldn't have been written any better than Raven put it! It described how I felt to a tee! I am so happy I found this poem! Great job!
hailee
i feel the same way and she put my mind in words i could never have put together
Jasmin
This poem brings back memories of my dreams and thpoughts it ermindes me of my thoughts
Ashley
This describes everthing I felt about my boyfriend online except for the crying part,this poem gets to the heart
Robin
yeh.
Stephanie
This is wonderful, so true, so touching.
Tiffany
I have to say that this poem made me cry for I have found my true love online and yet I am to scared to admit I love them.
ANA
WOW. IT'S A WONDERFUL POEM IT REALLY TOUCHED MY HEART THANKS FOR SHARING IT RAVENZ23
Alexandra
I love your poem, I cried after I read it because I've been in this situation for 3 years now, and I wish I could be with him so much.
Victoria
this poem is so true :((
Lamont
This is a very good poem to express your true love for your girlfriend and or spouse its one those perfect things to say.
denise
very good and very true, been there
tiffany
very good poem
mireya
i really enjoyed reading this poem. 1 out of 10 i would give u a 9.
robin
I loved this poem! In 1998 I started an online friendship with this guy. never in a million years did I think it would lead to anything. We were friends online for 3 years. He lived a couple thousand miles away. me in California and he in Illinois. Three years ago we realized it was more than friendship. Relocation and 2 years later we are engaged and will be married in dec 2006. SO THIS POEM MEANS A LOT TO ME! Besides hitting home it is well written and speaks to the heart. Keep up the good work!
JOY
I have a love just as you speak of. I have never known a love such as this and your poem just reflects to me that anything is so possible. Dreams are our subconcious showing us what reality could be, maybe?
Courtney
Ilove that poem it really came from the heart i think that person who ever wrote itshould be a peom writer . Love, Courtney Rayford
Pat
What a wonderful poem, it touched my heart, made me cry.
alisha
all l can say that lts one of the most touching thing l ever read and the author has got a great way of putting things. thankyou for those words the only thing l can say ls love lt.
Jennifer
it touched me so because I met my current husband on the internet through an internet chat line while in prison and that was exactly how i felt about him while he was there. and then to be able to finaly hear his voice just made me want him even more. This was a great poem thanks for publishing it.
ineke
I cried, because its exactly what I feel at the moment, and maybe never can tell.
Marie
I look forward to the day when I can send this beautiful poam to my special person, It dose say it all and more.
Brandon
looooooooooooooooooooooove it! ide give it a 9. 5
keith
this poem was very touching and i liked it alot
Falletta
I loved this poem it expresses everything that I feel for this person I met and feel in love with online. Thank you, thank you. thank you! I sent it to him and I know he will enjoy it. We are meeting soon and I can't wait! Pray for us.
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