There are so many people who cannot show emotions and feelings very easily. Many times they are misinterpreted as being cold or unfeeling and pay the consequences when, all the while, they just want to be open and expressive like everyone else.
Upon the stairway of despair,
Complete with broken love affairs
And promises that never came,
But faded with a touch of shame,
A pretty girl with golden hair
And innocence so sadly rare,
Strove to keep her head above
A way of life devoid of love.
Feeling pinned against Life's wall,
She chanced upon a robot tall
And said, "Please come and share with me
Whatever Fate has deemed to be.
I'm through with love, done with chances
Spirit crushed by past romances,
Just be a friend in word and deed.
That's all that I shall ever need."
"There's not too much from me to learn,"
Remarked the robot, in return.
"Emotions do not form a part
of my cold, solid-steel heart.
Whatever maker fashioned me
Did not permit my circuitry
Responsiveness to love or pain -
You're thoughts for me would be in vain."
"No matter", spoke the maid. "No more
Do I wish passion to explore.
Be someone I can come home to
When my exhausting day is through.
Count yourself a well-worn shoe -
A friend that I can slip into . . .
Protection from a stone cold floor . . .
For this I ask and nothing more."
Agreement made, he took her hand
And lived the life that she had planned,
Always willing, not demanding,
Aiding her with understanding
He made her smile with humorous wit
(As his restrictions would permit)
And, bit by bit, she came to feel
That he was more than iron and steel.
"I love you, robot", she at last
Replied when several months had passed.
"You're strength and quiet dignity
Have brought a wondrous change in me.
No more do I feel all alone,
And pray you must be flesh and bone.
Deep-set emotions you MUST feel
Within that outer coat of steel!"
"If I were able, I would say
I'm sorry I was made this way
But my design and programmation
Does not provide for that creation
Of feelings normal men may feel
That were not born of iron and steel.
I told you all this once before.
You have no right expecting more."
"Go, then!" cried she. "I will not live
Beside a fiend who cannot give!
Though I be battered by misuse,
Misguided trust and strong abuse,
At least the men I chose were real
And had the power to love and feel.
Of all the lovers I recall,
You are the cruelest one of all!"
The robot, indestructible,
Continues freely and at will.
Emotionless, apparently,
But, bearing closer scrutiny,
One can see a small tear streak
Down that cold, metallic cheek
As I reflect upon my life . . .
That lovely lady was my wife.
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I have tears in my eyes as my heart weeps, I identify with this poem from a womens point of view. I am in love with a man who says he loves me yet seldom shows his senitivity. I have searched for the right words to say to him and started to look online for inspiration. I have to send it in e-mail or letter form because he will not sit to hear anything 'mushy'. I have seen his face change when he reads my notes, and I knoww that I have reach somewhere deep inside. But Dear Poet, this is the one that speaks volumes to me and I am sure to him after he read it. thank you.
Fatima
Wonderful poem
lisa
Awesome poem!
ada
GREAT DRAMATIC POEMS i LOVE IT
dee
This poem is fantastic, and I can so relate to, I have recently met a man who is just like this robot, I know he has deep feelings and wish I could help strip his armour of steel.
Lamont
That was deep!
Amethyst
Im definitely a fan of yours. Your an amazing writer and it really shows in this poem. Keep doing what your doing
Roland
I give it a 10, it was somewhat as touching if not more than pinnochio.
Jan
I think this poem is very niclely written and although it is very good these types of poems are commenly used in all kind of love i am very impressed about this poem Thanks
Brittany
This is a wonderful poem! You are a great writer and you should deffinately stick with it. This is by far one of the best poems iv'e ever read. Great work! you should publish it! :)
R'Rielle
THIS IS A GREAT POEM! I LOVED IT
vanessa
that was one of the most insperational poem i have read in along tyme. it's good to knoe that there are others out there that are willing to express there emotions. even better when your good at it. it was awsome.
moiramay
touching funny and very interesting
kimberly
I love the poem so much. it has alot of meaning. i am only 12 and may not know wut love is yet but the auther must of had alot of love when her or she made this poem. keep on makin poems so beautiful like this one. it filled the hole in my heart that needed faith . this poem has given me more of a reason to love everyone i see just in case they have no one -kimberly-
ANN
This poem made me cry tears of joy! So beautiful and well written. It made my heart flutter, because I to, have tried to make people the way I want them to be, but if it's not heartfound, to no avail.
avien
i love this poem. it reallt ouched me because i i feel like i'm in love with a robot.
natalee
it was great loved it
silly goose
Reminds me of my life - to a degree!
linda
THIS IS A VERY TOUCHING POEM, I WAS MOVED. THROUGH LIFE WE GO THROUGH THIS, NOT KNOWING THE WAY WE ARE TOWARDS THE ONE WE LOVE. GREAT POEM!
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