I see I missed you earlier, my husband was using my computer and the messenger just happens to pop up instantly in my name-- my computer my name, that kind of thing.

Anyways nice poem. I like the beginning where you put:
'The passion has faded,
Leaving only faint embers;
and a residue of slight warmth.'

It's kind of interesting how you have it they both seem to be yearning for love, but where one is ready to give it freely the other isn't ready yet due to their true feelings. It's sort of like the tale of two best friends, they both are in love with each other. Only one loves the other in an intimate way, while the other simply returns the love with friendship.

Sad case... but it happens-- been there myself in the shoes of the later.

The poem though makes me wonder did you write it for someone, because it seems a bit personal. But besides that, I don't think it really is a tragedy. A bit sad, but not a tragedy.

Very pretty and somewhat depressing.

Wow. Such great passion with this one. I want to believe your feelings have been transfered to paper (or on screen via cyberspace as the case may be).

My advice is to just move on and continue to learn and grow.

I am sorry I have not written anything in a long while.. or at least posted anything. Maybe I will post some fiction in the future soon. I have been busy managing my hockey weblog and a full time job.

I wish you well.

I love the beggining of your poem. It's so powerful and meaningful. Good job.