One-Way Romance

I look at you for a moment,

Then dart back to my desk.

As graceful as a shining angel,

As compared to me, grotesque

Each word you sing and say,

Is like a jewel in the sand,

Beauty in the midst of all,

My very heart, they could command

You have me under your spell,

I'm caught up in your trance

I'm trapped here now,

In this one way romance

I asked you if you'd like to go out,

But you just politely declined.

I felt a whole in my heart,

But standing next to you? I didn't mind

Your words cut like swords,

With an edge that can't be seen,

Even though breaking my heart,

You still meant everything to me.

You have me under your spell,

I'm caught up in your trance

I'm trapped here now,

In this one way romance

Years went and passed by,

With persistent attempts from me.

All denied as adamantly as the first,

So I decided to leave you be

At first the world felt empty,

That it should cease to spin on,

But given time and healing,

I let go and you were gone.

You had me under your spell,

I was caught up in your trance

Trapped back then,

In that one way romance

Another year scrolled across the sky,

When I heard your knock at my door.

You asked if I'd like to go out,

But I didn't feel love for you anymore.

Your voice was like a whisper,

But I couldn't bear to hear the sound.

I politely declined your offer,

Then you left as I turned around.

Your spell had weakened,

I broke from your trance.

Welcome to the other side,

Of the one way romance.

Reviews

[I Am Svetlana]

Strange how one passes up an opportunity for love, then comes back awhile later asking for you back because they realized what a great thing they lost. Love is a weird and twisted emotion, but it pushes and pulls us all in different ways. We fall for the wrong people, get used and then get magically picked up by the right. No love is a fairy tale...but everyone deserves someone who is willing to fight for them.

[Apebble]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for the read/review :)