I Don't Have To...

by Michelle   May 7, 2004


I don't have to see you
To know you're always there
I don't have to speak to you
To know I'll always care.
I don't have to touch you
To feel you deep inside
I don't have to turn from you
My true self to hide
I don't have to listen
When someone doesn't understand
I don't have to care because
I know it's what God has planned.
I don't have to dwell on the past
And the wrong turns that I took
I don't have to keep things from you
My heart is an open book
I don't have to feel unattractive
On the days I look a mess
I don't have to fear what you think
Because you'll still say I'm gorgeous.
I don't have to stop myself
From telling you exactly what I feel
I don't have to pretend with you
Because what we have is real.
I don't have to rest my tired head
It's not slumber I desire
I don't have to have you in my bed
For you to set my body all afire.
I don't have to speak to you
Each and every night
I don't have to, but I want to
In fact, leaving is a fight...
I don't have to say I love you
A hundred times a day
But I'll always say it, Honey
Because my love for you is here to stay.

Love you Craig..xxx

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  • 20 years ago

    by Kristina K

    Wonderful work as always, Michelle. Truly meaningful. Your love for Craig are clearly expressed through your heartfelt poems. I wish you and Craig all the best! I know the two of you will live a happy life together. A life full of love and joyful moments.
    Take care always.
    Lovelots, Kristina

  • 20 years ago

    by Me&You (simply magical)

    Hey michelle,
    dis poem was great. Goood on you, i love you're work.
    ttyl, jess

  • 20 years ago

    by lawrence

    hi Michelle! hee, your poem is like an answer to the recent ones i've written, a positivity to all the negative energy i'm radiating! LOL! am so happy that things are going so well for you and Craig! find it amazing! that two persons so far away can find love and be together in the end! defying all odds! is it fate? was is meant to be? in any case, you guys are an inspiration! and how it has changed all the poems you guys write!
    sori about missing for so long, was working on my thesis and since submission was due soon, had to take time off from the dreamy art of poetry. but i'm back! and thank you so much for reading them again! it means so much! all the best to you two lovebirds! say hi to Craig for me (he doesn't seem to be responding much to his poetry site... hmm, too focused on you i guess! LOL!) :)

  • 20 years ago

    by PnQ Mod Account

    Very nice Michelle, Keep up the good work

  • 20 years ago

    by Rachel

    Wonderful job Michelle. I really enjoyed reading your poem and you did a great job in writing this. I always know that when i read one of your poems it will be wonderful. You are still my favorite poet and that is how it will always remain. I still commend you tremendously for everything that you do and everything that you write. Keep up the good work because i am really looking forward to reading more of your brilliant work. Keep on writing and dreaming big! Love always and take care,
    ~Rachel~
    P.S. I am really happy for you and Craig