Everyone writes of the anguish of love and the pain it brings

Each of us believing no one will understand that sorrow

Of feather tattoos, secret kisses, and tragically lost rings

At some point that hope I clung to faded into tomorrow

 

To love with all the heart, despite humanity’s flaws

That was my choice to carry on and never say goodbye

The physical pain of a heart shredded by dreaded clause

“Forget about it,” “You two have fun,” and it’s me you vilify

 

I know what I’ve done but I am not much of a knight.

Half dozen times you pushed me away, walked away,

I’m not the soldier but I didn’t give up the fight

What about me must I change to make you stay?

 

Perhaps some battles are too filled with memory

Is it just me now?  Honesty always has a price.

You do what you think is right but ignore my plea

You turn a deaf ear and think your solution will suffice

 

Guilt, that annihilator, destroyer of both of us,

At some point you gave up on the dream we cherished,

I know it’s my fault, I’m the one who is treasonous

I feel unlovable now, that hope of love has perished

 

Because of my past sins, I am forever in debt,

That clean slate will never be mine to own.

Whatever happens, my dear, I hope you don’t forget

That I love you for you and my heart is yours alone.