Once I Loved You

Once I Loved You

Once when stars were aligned
and fate stepped in
One kiss sent shivers
down a spine
I loved you

In joyful days
when sunshine tingled
bare skin
and twilight brought romance
I loved you

In the sultry evenings
of deep summer
listening to soft music
lingering in fragrant air
I loved you

When love was tested
with sickness you disappeared
within your own self pity
leaving me locked out, but
I loved you

Every day I was there balancing
on the edge of your anger
In your mind I was to bear blame
for what happened to you, yet
I still loved you

Over time I had become
your whipping boy
as I was the closest
Your recovery came too late
I no longer love you


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