The Game of Love

I can't play this game alone.

'Twas made for tandems

Serve me a ball

And I'll give you my best shot.

In my court, I feel safe

I hit back in the best way possible,

  hoping you'd do the same

But I don't think I own your emotions.

I can't propel you to make

  the move I want you to

I can only hope for

  the best outcome.

It's clear to me now

  that though we play the same game

I am a player of my own.

I cannot depend on you.

I can only hope

You give back the kind of effort

I put into the sport

I promise to play it clean

But when it comes to you,

  I can only hope...

Photo Credit: Prinsesang Gusgusin