Far too many times we fall in love with someone who doesn't love us back. And as much as you love & care for them, there is nothing you can do to change the way they feel. There is no greater hurt then the one of rejection. You put your heart and soul on the line only to have it torn apart. It is a hurt that only time can heal.

I was put in this exact situation a little less then 2 years ago and the pain has still not completely vanished. I loved this person more than words could ever explain. He was the world to me, there was nothing I wouldn't have done for him. And even though he's been gone quite a long time, my heart still hurts when I see him. And writing about my hurt is the one way I can truly express my feelings.

I only hope that this poem can try to ease your pain, if something like this has happened to you. And one piece of advice I give to those who are hurting from rejection as I am, never give up hope. Hope is the key to everything. As long as you have faith in yourself, everything will turn out ok in the end. That I can promise you.

This poem is about how I have always felt about a guy I know but don't know how to tell him. All I can do is dream about how it could maybe be one day.

I wrote this for a friend. I call him friend but I do wish it was more. We find excuses to see one another or to talk to each other. I believe we both know there is more to it than that, but to say so would ruin it all. It seems such a shame that the world is so full of hurt and pain that we tend to avoid relationships altogether. We only dream of what could be if we were to find that "right" person. The fear is the enemy here. We may in fact meet this "right" person, but let them slip out of our lives without ever knowing what could have been.

It begins as friendship. Time spent together, mutual interests, someone to talk with who understands you. Someone who listens, who laughs with you and cries with you.

Then one day, quite by surprise, you kiss. You gaze into each other's eyes and know things have changed and there is no going back. You allow them to know that secret place in your heart and soul. Reality tells you it is a love that cannot last but while you have it you know the euphoric and magical thoughts of love.

This was written to a guy I met and we soon became friends. However, those feelings deepened into something more, but miles and my uncertainty about his feelings still keep us apart today.

It started as a quick extra credit assignment from my school, but for some reason, I couldn't forget about it after I handed it in. And so I edited and added more stuff on it to express my thoughts whenever I see that special one who's so close to my heart; in hopes that some of you can sympathize.

I don't know if my poem really conforms to one specific category or genre... I feel it can be a sad poem, but really, it's about the ambiguousness between love and friendship.

This poem is for my best friend whom I love very dearly and one day I hope that he will love me the way I love him. He is my the friend that I cherish the most, and he deserves the best in he world. Everyone has a friend like that and I hope this helps them understand what they may be going through and that it will be ok.

My Best Fried ( Yes, a guy ) and I had this big fight...I miss him, but mostly we are both too stubborn to reconcile. Meanwhile, we both hurt way too much for just friends…

Sometimes, we try too hard to encourage a relationship that shouldn't be encouraged, only to lose what little there was to begin with.

When I am alone, I can't help thinking about my special friend. He is nice and very thoughtful to me. I love him and know he likes me. But I also know that I am just his special friend. One day, when I was on the train, something in my mind popped. I may have been weary with unrequited love. If, if he says he doesn't like me...... could I forget him ? No, I can't...I want to... but I don't want to...

This is the first time I've submitted a poem. I am Japanese, and it is very difficult for me to write a poem in English. So that I tried to made it simple like the Japanese traditional poems.