POEM STARTER
Submitted by em_andherbooks
Write a poem that describes the longing of a reader who falls hopelessly in love with a fictional character.
Why Aren’t You Mine
The sunrise
Occurs every day
She awaits it
Desperately trying to capture it
So she can hold it forever
She tries everything
And lives in sorrow
Awaiting for the sunrise tomorrow
She tries everything but enjoying the day
She thinks of his face
She sees him in the clouds
Always acknowledging his grace
But at this pace
There won’t be another man she’ll take
She says
“It seems it should be me and him”
Although I know that’s not true
For you he stuck between pages
Even if she waits ages and ages
He won’t leave those pages
He’s stuck in the ink
No matter what she might think
She carries the book by her side
Her eyes glued to every letter
“No one could be better”
She says, not caring how she seems
Despite how she dreams
She misses what’s above her
Someone who doesn’t live in words
Though in my heart love beams
She won’t even look
She is blinded by her book
Maybe one day
She’ll look up and see
And enjoy the day
Maybe one day
She’ll choose me