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This poem I wrote when I found myself falling in love with this man that was so beautiful and sweet to me when I was with him, but could never love me beyond his bed.

I misinterpreted his emotions and let my heart melt into his thoughts and saw that it meant nothing. He made love to me and then walked away with no emotion, time after time, and still I continued breaking my own heart, in the process of trying to keep his interest and keeping hope that he could love me. I finally had to realize no matter what I did he was using me and would never love me like I did him. I let his mind-games control my life and found myself living in too much of a fantasy that I created in my mind and I finally awoke when he said "I'll always love you as a friend."

Those words broke my heart and finally I had to let go.

Making Love To A Friend

by Amber White

You were always so perfect to me,
so soft and gentle,
cherishing you instantly,
without a second glance,
I never distrusted those eyes,
that lied to me continuously,
I promised you I'd always try,
but slowly you were losing me.

I would always have given you anything,
just to keep your interest,
stopping my heart from remembering,
all the pain you caused,
I never pulled away from that kiss,
that held a painful hint of truth,
Maybe you'd be too hard to miss,
so I said I was still in love with you.

I wanted more than just the infatuation,
that you found in me.
You said love was only a distraction,
that you really didn't need,
so I cried myself to sleep,
knowing the times we shared must end.
You couldn't let emotion run deep,
you said you made love to me, as a friend.

But eventually, my love,
friendships fade, too,
and I can't make love and walk away,
pretending I don't love you.
Never once did I push you away,
but everything comes to end,
so all that's left to say,
is goodbye,

I loved loving you, my friend.

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Premini

its incredible what pain can do. i am left speachless after reading your poem. when it comes unbearable the words just flow out,words so meaningfull, powerfull, painfull. when we find ourself in the same situation,the tears will roll off reading these kind a poems. Take care. xo

Laura

Wonderful poem!

Andrey

This poem really touched me,deep in my heart i still have to feel all this pain and all thees teribble feelings ! But i thank you for writing a poem on such a dificult topic of life ! I enjoyed reading it.

Deanna

EXCELLENT! I related so much to this poems. I almost cried when reading it. I wish I had the guts to send it to my husband. Best poem I have read on here so far!

mary

this wasd the greatest poem in the world and it ws really touchig and this person shoud write a lot more poems

Mija

i cant believe it!yet when i was reading ur words under the poem i found myself in it!im in the same position as u were,and im doing the same as u were. hoping,dreaming that he would love me. but some time now im thinking of what if he wont?and that depreses me. i was so excited when i read ur words that i had to read ur poem right away and it is great!think u really have talent so go on with that!just i hope that u will have better things to write about :)

Ale

yup amber i know excactly wut u talkin bout i been in dat situation.

jenny

This same thing is happening to me. I just haven't let go yet. I'm in that transition stage and I really think this poem will help me to realize that all he want's is my body. not my love. So thank you for writing this poem and helping me to move on.

Terri

this is very good

Zakiya

If you have had your heart broken then this poem should bring out the strength in you. I loved it

Sara

I read this poem and it made me cry. I was in a situation just like this for a period of 2. 5 years. When I finally just said goodbye he couldn't understand. He believed I was simply mad at him. This poem expresses eveything that I felt.

i went through the same thing. the only thing is is that he was my ex and he had a g/f at the time. i was still in love with him. but he just played head games with me. now he gets mad at me for not talking to him in school,but do you blame me?

Jennifer

It is never easy to admit when our love goes unappreciated or unreturned. However, as much as it can hurt to give and not receive love back, it is so important to express our feelings of love to those we care for as often as we get the opportunity. You can never know when the moment you miss is the last chance you have.

salvador

Tha is deep. I can relate to it. P. S. I almost cryed :(

Tiffany

Amber- I vote for "Making Love To A Friend" because I felt that this poem was one of the best written poms that i my self had evre read! Keep up the good work Amber. Sincerly yours Miss Tiffany N Pegram

abigail

oh my god this poem was awsome the best love poem ive ever heard WOW

Brittany

I L. O. V. E this poem. This happen to me to. Keep up the good work.

ivy

your poem speak my mind. its hard to love someone and not be loved back. perhaps ive gone too far that i forget bout myself.

Cheryl

I really liked this poem. Its exactly how I feel. I'm glad it's not just me who feels like that.

Stit

I love this poet , it happen to me right nw, after i read this , it makes me to move on more . love it so much!

Lynda

I felt the same way about my friend and he said he loved me too. I keep thinking of him all night and day but I can't. I tried to stop so many times but couldn't. He made love to me and now all he acts to me. is like a friend. Your poem is really good. it made me cry

Jennifer

I enjoyed this poem very much. It captures the innocence before and the heartache after when you lose someone that things went too far with or not far enough and your heart is bleeding so much you go numb.

Deborah

I read all the peoms that were on this site and this is the one poem that made me cry. I really love this poem and really felt how she felt.

pres

i was surprised to read all the comments about this poem. i am in that exact situation right now, and it's just a relief that i'm not the only one going through it. this poem just touched me so deeply. i want out of this relationship and stop hurting myself but i just haven't found enough strength to do it. thank you so much for this poem.

Laura

I've lived your poem. I loved someone who though my one and only lover, never loved me for my heart. Used and more lonely than i'd ever been I did what you did. I said goodbye. The only difference is the someone i loved was a woman. Love hurts no matter the gender, no matter the person, no matter the time. Needless to say your poem touched my soul. Thank you for sharing it.

Nong

I love your poem as it can tell what I think in my mind. And I think it working with many people too. Hop

fame

i was a little bit taken aback of this poem because we had a similar situation, the only difference is he was the one inlove with me and he was just a friend to me. i felt bad after reading it and ought to change our situation. too much things happened in this poem that nearly broke my heart but 'twas a good poem for me. i do hope the author had moved on. and happy right n0w.

Robin

Very good.

lee

When I read your introduction to the poem I couldnt believe that someone else has been through EXACTLY the same experience as me. The same thing happened to me for a year when I too realised that I had to let go. Your poem really touched me and made me realise that I am not alone. Thank you.

Molly

I enjoyed this poem. My situation is different though. This person could easily be the love of my life. We spend almost all of our time together, we basically live together now though I have my own place. The only thing is that he is gay. So we love in every other way, compatible in every other way, close in every way, but physically we will never be. At least not that I forsee. But. I wouldn't give him up for the world. Friendship that is. Someday I'll find someone to love in all ways and move on. I loved the poem, best wishes.

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