not-quite-(un)requited

Like this a lot

Is is because You and me have similar
heart beatings (pun intended) ?

Delighted You liked it
& just want You allay Your thinking --
You are not the muse, here in question    ; )

not that You couldn't be!!

It's a beautiful thing when the muse visits. The way you almost don't quite speak directly about your muse is fabulous. The idea of penning something into one's journal somehow makes it more real, more committed, doesn't it? My poetry is my journal, I guess. It's almost like you're keeping your muse a secret from your journal. I enjoyed this one quite a bit.  :-)

aaaaaaaah Your share here caused me to smile
because i believe You may be right
and Your observation or feel is something i had not even acknowledged

LOVE this share from You

it's supposed to be a secret -- LOL    ; )

appreciate the wonderful comments
Happy You enjoyed the read

I like this. As Willow suggested, the repeating of the word 'almost' keeps the reader on edge in the 'guessing seat', knowing there is something special going on but they are limited to a mere tantalising little peek - which of course leaves the reader heavily breathing for more. The title adds to this feel. Really nicely done. Excellent.

i am super happy You also read this in this way!!
i wasn't certain i could pull off something like this

i wanted the reader to be (dying to know?)
wanting to know who it is
while i might not even know myself

Wow and appreciate Your awesome share and kind praise

Honored for the RL add

thank You HF

for the confirmation / share
and kind praise

(am still not revealing who - lol)

Your read is spot on as
is Josh's and Willow's
It is a combination of all and separate
at the same time

Love Your take on this
thank You for the awesome share

Minor suggestions for the 2nd stanza:

from

"I almost penned You into my journal
adopting lyrical You
putting from the start
aside all trepidation
my eyes no longer blue"

to

"I almost penned You into my journal
adopting lyrical You
from the start
side-steppin' all trepidation
my eyes no longer blue"

Why? It removes the repetition of "putting", allowing the intentional repetition to be the only repetition. And an alternative such as "steppin'" rhymes with "trepid" for enhanced flow.

One thing I enjoyed was your unique use of progression

Stanza 1 - 4 lines
Stanza 2 - 5 lines
Stanza 3 - 6 lines
Stanza 4+5 - 7 lines

The story you tell us is growing, despite you holding back, because you can't hold back.

Thank you for sharing this, Tallen.

2nd stanza changed
loved the alterations
and the logic behind

appreciate always
Your read and support
and
kind praise

I really liked this poem. It has a interesting structure

appreciate You stopping by to read
and share a comment

Delighted You enjoyed the spill
and as for the format that JohnnyBlaze is talking about
the 4 lines, 5 lines, 6 lines, then 6+1 lines......
totally accidental and never noticed until JB
brought it to public attention

: )

Talllen!!

gods that big brain and heart of yours,
amusingly lovely ..

aaaaaaah my Love
You are too kind to me

thank You for noticing and for kind praise
<< a-muse-ingly >> (i see what You did - lol)
It's all TRUE, Beautiful  !!

Honored for the RL add

Ah , Tallen... I'm so glad you've found a muse & your heart is pumping love once more! By the exchange above me, I wonder if found the source, but the unrequited love theme has me questioning that. Whomever it is, I wish you happy days ahead between your pens!

This was a beautiful tribute.⭐

i have always had a couple of muses
where our love for one another
remains private through Poetry and private messages.

The unrequited part remains as neither of us talk about the next levels and thereby we remain friends not knowing the actual factual heart.  

appreciate Your read and share and kind praise
thank You

I've never been the private type, of course my muses haven't been here either, but everyone knew. I chose to not go the person route again, but I did love the thrill of being all knowing.

"not knowing the actual factual heart" ....  dear God, that's a killer on my heart..the not knowing. BUT we all have a method as to our own unique madness.;) Just enjoy!

My muse knows who She is and i am OK with what
we have
going on
(or not going on - LOL)

She's spilled ink for me in the past but only i know

It's actually kind of nice this shy / introverted relationship we have.

& Yes, it is most enjoyable

thank You, Pandy

Every single one of us deserves to have a muse in the deep.

Enjoy the thrills, Tallen. (:

Your ink is masterful..so

keep that quill sharp.

Your friend,
LostGirl

💕

100% agree -- we all might need a muse here in the Deep

It's always a welcomed intrusion when we discover
one another and choose to keep this feel and knowledge to ourselves

thank You for the kind praise and share

Honored for the RL add

Lovely spill.

thank You, Beautiful Sister

You've been away for a spell
welcome back

Wow! I LOVE the way you write! This is lovely and ....... there are no words.... just wow! To render me speechless is not an easy feat!

have You ever felt or experienced such a thought?

appreciate Your wonderful read and share