Fettered Words

From that first time, when our eyes met,
we felt our lives entwine.
I knew you were a part of me forever,
and all of time

But never would I say I loved you
A kiss would always do
You confessed your love for me;
there was no "I love you, too"

I didn't speak I love you
in those words you yearned to hear
But I gave you all my fettered self
could give whenever I was near

I wasn't free to say I loved you
This you always knew
So I never said I love you ...
but I do

rocketdog93
Love is a very strong word, yet this poem rings true. Great work and great read. =)

Chris Jibero
Love is like a piece of burning charcoal put in one's underwear.It can't be hidden for long.It would be known by either actions or words.

Alison Cassidy
Wow! This one tells quite a story. And it tells it magnificently! I am most impressed - and reminded of a man I lived with for 27 years who devoted himself to me and our family but could never bring himself to say those three words. Your final line is a triumph! Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

anushmadhu
I wasn't free to say I loved you This you always knew So I never said I love you ... but I do.......................................logical expression of your deep love...............good one

Tribhawan Kaul
Beautiful sentiments expressed in poetic form.

Fay Slimm
Pure romance contained in these lines - - and I love the final few words. An honest write.

Sandra Martyres
A lovely poem with a very appropriate title...