This goes out to someone on here who is very special to me but no longer a part of my life.
In the sanctuary of our love's embrace, we pledged
To weather every storm, hand in hand,
Yet when adversity's shadow loomed large,
You slipped away, leaving me to face the tempest alone.
Each step along this path of solitude,
Echoes of our intertwined dreams fade,
The future we painted, now a distant mirage,
How could love falter under such weight?
I labored tirelessly, each effort a testament,
To us, to the life we envisioned together,
But you departed just as I stood firm,
Could you not see the foundation we built?
For every brick laid, every sacrifice made,
Was etched with the promise of our shared tomorrow,
Yet you became a ghost of promises past,
Leaving behind fragments of shattered hopes.
So now, in the quiet ache of unspoken words,
How do you claim love still resides,
When your absence carved trenches in my soul,
And I am left to rebuild amidst the wreckage?
The nights echo with unanswered questions,
Whispers of what could have been, now haunt,
I sought solace in the memories we once held dear,
But they flicker like fading embers in the wind.
Love, once a beacon in the darkness,
Now casts a shadow of doubt upon my heart,
I clung to belief in us, in our resilience,
Yet you chose to retreat when I needed you most.
In the ruins of our shattered promises,
I find strength to stand, though weakened,
Each shard a reminder of a love forsaken,
Yet still, I dare to hope for healing.
Tell me, in the silence heavy with regret,
How can you profess love's enduring flame,
When your departure left scars unseen,
And I am left to mend alone, beneath the unforgiving sky?
But even amidst the rubble of what once was,
I find fragments of myself, resilient and reborn,
For love, though tested, still whispers softly,
And I gather the pieces, slowly, steadfastly, rebuilding anew.