Published July 22, 2026
I think true love
is when someone makes you feel safe.
Not just loved—
but loved enough
to fall in love with yourself too.
Maybe that’s why I’m still waiting,
walking through almosts,
leaving behind things
that never felt real enough to stay.
I’m no expert on love.
I just believe
some people are meant to love once—
deeply, completely,
for a lifetime.
Maybe that sounds insane.
But it’s the only way
I’ve ever understood love.
It’s funny though—
I listen to heartbreak songs
like I’ve survived a thousand endings,
when really
all I’ve ever wanted
was one beginning
that never leaves.
I don’t want something temporary.
Not something shallow,
not something convenient.
If you want me,
choose me—
in the kind of way
that never feels uncertain.
Because all I’ve ever wanted
is to be someone’s first choice.
And maybe I’m still waiting.
Maybe I will for a while.
But I believe
some things—
like love,
like death—
aren’t meant to be chased.
They arrive
when they’re meant to.
So yeah…
I’m still waiting for mine.
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I absofruckinglutely love this <333 completely agree
thankyou!
This is not a normal poem, it’s so powerful so true, it really showed what is the true love is, like you create a beautiful definition about it, keep going i really loved the way you write
Thankyou!!!
I really like this poem. It shows the true value of live how you should let someone feel safe when you're with them. How you should hold out for the person you love the most and try to be true to that love. But how do you now its truly love the first time because you might watch and read a million books but how will you truly know thats love. And not confusing that love with lust or obsession because it's truly a fine line between the two emotions because that love could turn into a completely disgusting emotion if handled wrongly. Or you might begin to resent your partner due to your belief that you love them more than they love you. So I believe it's better to fall in love three times because the first time can teach you what love is the second time will teach you on how to properly treat the person you are in love with and the third time would be the time you are truly in love but this is a absolutely wonderful poem and I look forward to viewing more of your pieces
Awh, I'm glad you liked it <3 Btw, I'm still a teenager and I haven't fallen in love yet. I'm just a hopeless romantic, so maybe you're right — but this is how I feel about love for now. Let's see where destiny takes us lol ✨
True true being a teenager you really dont know where it's love am i right
Yeahh
Oh my god, these poems make me so melancholic🥲 this is so pretty, so raw and honest. like a love letter
awhh thankyou <3
Hello! I came across your poem in the Green Room (and I love romance), so I had to read this. And it's an absolute delight! I feel like you perfectly capture the emotions of deep, true love:
Especially in these lines. Man, what a beautiful way to describe it. My favorite part of this whole poem.
I also relate to the content of the poem. Dating is so mainstream and acceptable in this modern age and culture. I feel like I'm way behind my peers because I've never been in any kind of relationship, but I'm waiting for the right person.
Hit the nail on the head.
One of my favorite poems on this site so far. Super relatable and easy to read. And I love the cover!
Thank you so much!! It genuinely means a lot to me that you connected with the poem. I’m so glad you liked it and found it relatable! I honestly started thinking I was the only one who saw love this way, so it’s really comforting to know I’m not alone. 😭
And I completely understand what you mean about feeling behind your peers. Dating is so normal now, but I still believe there’s nothing wrong with waiting for something that feels right and meaningful.
Thank you again for this incredibly thoughtful review and for sharing your thoughts with me!! It truly means so much. <3
Hi quietcatastrophe – belated welcome to the site! (Love your name, by the way.) I'm a sucker for a romance, so when I saw a poem called "True Love" in the Green Room I thought I had to leave a review.
Yes! I totally endorse this message! It's a strong opening stanza that sets the tone for the rest of the poem – I knew exactly what I was getting into, and it lived up to my expectations perfectly.
I think a strength of this poem is how you've created a distinct voice for the narrator. Reading this poem, you get a really good sense of who the narrator is and how they think about, and approach, romantic love/relationships. They have a tone and way of speaking that feels very genuine and honest. It stands out to me especially clearly in this stanza:
Something I would love to see you add/develop is more imagery. Imagery can involve any of the senses - how things smell, how they look, how they feel, how they sound - and it can be literal or metaphorical. So really, the options are endless. :) Currently, your poem is written kind of in the style of a monologue, as though a person is literally sharing their thoughts. That's great, and it contributes to creating a strong voice! However, I think some imagery would make it even stronger, by giving the reader to have a scene or object or sensation to visualize in their mind. That's part of the joy of reading a poem!
^This line strikes me as a great opportunity to build out more complex imagery. Are the heartbreak songs loud, blaring, harsh, angry? Are they soft and remorseful? Do they feel like rainfall on your bare skin? Do they make you taste blood in your mouth? Think about how you can use an image to creatively convey the narrator's emotions.
^Another potential spot for imagery. Instead of going straight for a literal descriptor ("uncertain") - is there another way you could describe the feeling of uncertainty in a relationship, using imagery, sensory descriptions, or metaphorical language?
Overall, I enjoyed reading this! Your use of punctuation is very skillful and gives the poem a great flow. The narrator is definitely relatable, too, and I love that they know what they want!
Let me know if you have any questions about my review.
~Hijinks
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review <3
Yeah, I understand! I'll definitely try to use more imagery in my future poems, and maybe even edit this one with that in mind. It's only been a few months since I started writing poetry, so I really appreciate it when someone takes the time to tell me how I can improve. Thank you for pointing it out and teaching me more about how I can use imagery in my writing. I'm really glad you liked it!