Brutal Love

 

 

 

 

 When I  saw your face, I knew

But you did not look at me at first

And when at last you did

You did not speak

Not right away

I agonised that you never would

Your words to me, when they finally came

Made me float to the heavens

With joy

So, it began

But where did the tenderness go?

Why did the love between us become an ache

An ache so deep that I had to fight you

After the vows, after the pursuit was over

You withdrew and for awhile I chased

For years I chased

But you did not let me catch you

You made our relationship a power struggle

You would not be told what to do

How to love me

Even though I was the only one who could tell you

Now, I am near indifference

The death knell for love

Now, you are the one chasing

And I am the one retreating

You say you are sorry

You say that now you understand

But, the battlefield is bloody

And I cannot look at the carnage anymore

I cannot be the sacrificial lamb tied to the alter

You will have to do all the work

You can ask no more of me

For I am beyond weary

I hope you do it well

I hope it is not too late

In honour of what once was

I will give you one final piece of advice

Be my knight in shining armour

Just as you were always meant to be

I can promise you nothing

Except that I will let you try

Perhaps you can slay the dragon of apathy

That threatens my heart

But...

perhaps...

Not

 

 

Reviews

[Gypsy_Moon]

Wow, this write is AWESOME. I really loved every word written, and have to put in my favorites so I can read it again later. There's something about it that touched me deep, guess it's because I relate to it so well. Gypsy _Moon