All Comments on 'I Can't Have Her'

The story haunts me because I don't fully understand it. Please don't give me hints. It is something I will worry over like a dog with a bone until I fully understand it. That, makes you a sucess because you've aroused some interest and that is good. Ronnie W.

being through something similar. You've harnassed a cavalcade of emotions....Bravo!!

It's beautiful. Terrible and beautiful, like love itself.

It seems like you captured a piece of me. The desire for what you can't have, and the abstract dreams that take over when reality doesn't make it happen. So poetic, seems it is on the wrong site though...sigh...memories.

It's like you've captured a piece of my own life in the words of your story, being in a similar situation myself. Keep it up as it takes a bit of bravado to open yourself up like that so publicly, something I could never do (sober anyways!)

The tragedy of unrequited love. The obvious pain. The delusions. The truth of reality. Stinging yet beautiful.

~J~

A beautiful piece of writing

Its almost poetry. It captures feelings and emotions on several levels. A shyness on one hand and a self knowledge on the other. From dreams to reality to dreams to reality.

Good job. Very thought provoking and visual.

Unrequited Love

Have we not all felt it at one time or another? This is the type of writing that keeps me coming back to this sight. To paint such a vivid picture with words is a talent I have long envied.

I think that all deeply feeling people have felt that hollowness. You've captured the deep need well, along with the ache of disappointment. Bravo!

Evocative and heart-wrenching.

Crim

I went from sleepy to heartbroken in five minutes.

Damn good writing, damn you.

You made me sad, damn you! Very sad story.

Good, clean, simple. Hard to swallow for someone like me who has to have reasons for why he can't have her, but the story is probably better that way. Good, clean, simple. Good.

So beautiful and sad. You convey your emotions well and they make me want to cry. That's the idea, right? *hugs*

You always manage to induce strong feelings in your readers with your writing and this story does it even more I think.

I couldn't help but feel pain and sorrow for your character. Lets hope one day he gets the woman he wants...sigh

I can't remember how many I've read so far, but this is by far one of the better ones. A small something thrown together turned out beautifully, I loved it. Though very somber, it's still a fantastic piece. On to the next one.

I've been enjoying your stories for a while. This one is my favorite. You've captured the bittersweet quality of unfulfilled attraction so perfectly. Thank you so much.

has an especial poignancy for me now.

Goodbye Colleen.

Reading these words, the tears flow again. Goodbye, Colly.

RG...Of all the people who I have loved, admired, and respected, the most difficult relationships have been with women who are lesbian. Because at one time or another in the course of the development of our friendship, I usually have become aware of my friends' sexuality and when I have felt an attraction, I also have felt confusion, regret, and a false sense of loss. I still experience sadness and self-pity, but no longer anger for having the feelings. This piece of yours has helped me along the path to resolve these issues. Thanks, RG, for this beautiful story and for the peace that it has given me.

i completely choked up at this story. it was beautiful, and clearly written straight from your heart. good work...you've inspired me to write something of my own. xoxo

Well....um it's hard to comment with the tears streaming down my face-makes typing difficult...

Yeah...Good job.

{{{Hugs}}}

Ahh Rob, heartfelt, just beautiful.

And now I can't think of anything else to say. I know that everyone loved her, and everyone will miss her, but Rob... oh hell with it. You made me cry before I've had coffee. I should be mad, but instead, I'm just in awe.

Firefly

...I would still understand. I love the 'dream' idea, it allowed you to explore in the metaphorical and abstract, while still rooting the piece squarely in the here and now. Really well crafted!

Rob

thank you for putting words to an ache in my heart I didnt know the words for..

In many senses. Since I found out about the passing of Colleen, since I've read one of your stories, since I've been here period. Life moves on a travels regardless of who watches or not. Despite the future traveling to the present I see that your love will continue on for a long time. Some say love is forever. Some say it is not. I firmly believe the love you have for Colleen will be the forever kind. Even if you no longer write the words. Even if you no longer say them. Even if you no longer conciously think them. The love you have for Colleen is etched into your heart and it's not going away.

I know that while that is a painful hurt, it also is a guiding strength. It's a constant reminder of that what you feel is real. Even if you couldn't "have her", you do. In your heart you have love for her as real as any. You only further show that with this story.

but your love for her as expressed in this short piece is a very moving confession. I would imagine that the love will never diminish. I stand in awe of your courage to write about it in a public forum. You stand tall among your peers, Rob

You summed both yourself and the lovely Colly up a treat in this piece of written work Rob... Two genuine people... Nicely done mate... thanks for her memory

This is truly beautiful RG. Like others who have read it I was moved to tears. You write beautifully. Thank you for sharing this.

This is a mirror image of what I have been going through. Thank you for sharing it. It was beautifully written, from the heart.

I don't have words to adeuqately describe how stunning this piece is. Seems I got here too late to enjoy Ms. Thomas' wit & presence. Thank you for sharing such intimacies with those of us who will never fully understand or appreciate what she meant to you.

I have read this piece many times. I just haven't been able to put it into words what I feel. I still can't, but that's ok.

It's a beautifully written piece that bares your soul and your desires. It shows your fear and heartache. It shows you are a passionate person; a passionate writer. It shows that you love, you loved. Even when it hurt. It shows that even that is ok.

I know, others liked, but I didn't.

I don't normally read non erotic stories, but this one came highly recommended by my Husband SEVERUSMAX, fellow author on here. It had great emotion. I understand the feeling of Can't have someone. I have had those, I have just learned to deal with it and accept what I can have, if anything at all.

Having felt feelings such as this in my younger days I just have one question. Why? Or, better yet, why not?

I guess that there is no real answer. Just something to ponder in my insanity.

I have read the thread in the AH and understand just enough of the impediment of why you could not have her. Your story is a lovely heartfelt tribute to her. I have recently ended an affair with someone I can't have. Not in the same way, but the feelings emanating from your story resonate so deeply with my own. I have written poems about various stages of this affair for the past year, but the latest one, just approved and posted, may possibly resonate with you - https://www.literotica.com/p/saudade My best wishes to you.

He can’t have her and I can’t un-read this story, as much as I wish I could. Looks like neither of us get what we want.