I look to the heavens in quiet plea,
asking the stars to remember me—
to send one soul, gentle and true,
who will choose my heart the way I choose you.
I'm tired of loving in borrowed ways,
of holding on through lonely days,
on giving warmth, then standing alone,
pretending my aching heart is stone.
Do stars really listen when we whisper our wishes,
or is believing meant only for children?
Let us not pretend—love is not a game,
it's fragile hope we carry through the pain.
As we whisper our dreams into the thin air,
the stars keep shining, unaware.
When will it ever be my turn?
How many tables of heartbreak must I earn?
I keep on wishing on the star above, like a child asking for a gift,
knowing I'm too old for fairytales, yet still begging for this—
to be chosen, to be held without fear,
to love without wondering when it will disapper.
So if the skies are listening still,
if mercy bends to human will,
let love find me, soft and kind—
a home, a hand, a heart that's mine.
And if love comes only when I'm empty,
when event dreams refuse to stay,
let it find me wandering the dark,
asking the night where hearts decay.
The Ache Of Waiting
Lourd Fermalino
(C) All Rights Reserved. Poem Submitted on 01/20/2026
Poet's note: This poem is about longing for a real, lasting love. It shows the struggle of giving love and feeling alone, while still hoping that someone gentle and true will choose the heart fully. It explores the tension between doubt and hope—questioning whether love and wishes really reach the stars—but also shows resilience and the desire to keep believing. Ultimately, it’s about wanting to be loved safely, to love without fear, and to find a connection that feels like home, even after heartbreak and loneliness.
(1)
Poem topics: I love you, alone, child, children, dark, fear, home, hope, lonely, night, pain, remember, star, soul, gentle, mercy, human, stay, listen, true, Print This Poem , Rhyme Scheme
About The Ache Of Waiting
The Ache Of Waiting is a poem by Lourd Fermalino. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.
Write your comment about The Ache Of Waiting poem by Lourd Fermalino
Best Poems of Lourd Fermalino