All those times
You never knew
I- felt- so small
Unable to save you
Failed to be a hero in both
Your eyes, your heartache
I cried silently out of your view
So as to try to mimic- hope
So you’d might think, believe
I somehow remained strong
And maybe you’d cling on
To a wisp of a tangible belief
Too many times- became
One time too less
I prayed so hard to take your place
Even as I was breaking, myself
Believing love could erase
All the damage, the mess done
But in time, just like life, love
You even tired of me too
And for you- I left
Secretly I held out for you
But sadly, you never did call
Perhaps too reluctant
To trust what was- our love
You finally slipped off that threshold
Beyond my reach or comprehension
And now, for a moment each day
I recall- the we, we once shared
The love in all its glory, purpose
And I really don’t mind
In these moments, the shed tears
I cherish each drop, how they cling
To the sides of my cheeks
That you once silently caressed
And tenderly kissed
As they slowly mix
With dawns colorful rise
Creating a rainbow in my eyes
Oh Love- that perpetual candle
That burns in our hearts forever
Even when or if…their love is gone
Poet of the Light © 2019
*hugs tightly* 🖤
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Hugs back, ❤️
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So incredibly touching ♥️
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Thank you for saying so, ❤️
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