Submissions by pachk

this universe is trying to tell me something
this veering me away from you

as not to ruin the contentment in place
as forces try to reek unforgivable havoc

when all is just as it is surely meant to be
when proverbial wrenches get tossed in

an already complete life
an almost impossible test

is passing on these feelings the correct answer
is failing a sad denial of unrealized possibilities

my heart and mind are in agreement
my greatest love, a soul I share

the strength in love, honesty and loyalty
the weakness in...

I am but a tree
rooted in this life
swaying in the breeze of happy existence
thriving on your love

With every exchange
I feel a closer resolve
trying to gain control of these emotions
you’ve awakened in me

Better to live with this longing
than to suffer the irreversible regret
wondering how something that feels so pure
can be so corrupt

Not wanting to hurt anyone
and taking numerous steps back
to no avail, it’s always present
this desire is weighing me down

Time to accept what it is that I feel
a crush, a lusty admiration
hard to tell when it’s all locked in my head
unable to be spoken out loud

I’ll...