Xenia Snyder-Collison
@xeniasnydercollison751687
1 year ago
ECHO OF IFS
In the embrace of youth we stood apart,
Two hearts drift, a distant beginning.
But as the river of time gently flowed,
The story of love has sown in our hearts.
As scholars in the same school we lived,
The magic of your laugh, my stories to tell.
In that shared space our worlds came together,
Yet invisible cracks, subtle marks.
He, a year behind, but an age we would defy,
Our connection strong, though the reasons why,
He remained hidden beneath the surface glow,
Emotions awakened, secrets to be known.
Then came the day he bared his soul
A declaration of love hung in the air.
Giving back, our hearts balanced,
In tender moments our love intertwined.
Weeks and months our journey began,
A love story written, a plan for the future.
At first a paradise of smiles and joy,
But shadows gathered to cover what we saw.
Sarcasm whispered, emotions held back,
Endless texts, yet the distance grew.
Busy life, excuses to prevent,
The erosion of our love, the slow descent.
Indirect blows to my self-esteem,
I felt small in the glare of his sarcasm.
The shroud of depression, the torment of loneliness,
Attempts at redress met with stubborn struggles.
The administrator himself in our bond,
His heart stopped responding.
Over time my feelings started to fade away
The once bright love began to fade.
Painful choices, parting ways,
Endless tears in our darkest days.
Yet he remained the same, no change in sight,
Online presence, endless night.
In my heart, a whisper of regret,
His visions I could not forget.
In dreams and thoughts he lingered close,
Love unbroken, despite fear.
Great soul, his virtues shine,
Caring, humble and rich, yet it is a sign
His laziness, his hidden flaw,
Love unmatched, truth revealed.
Looking for mistakes, constant searching,
While he dismisses, a silent protest.
Serious words, he takes in jest,
Our love, challenged, put to the test.
In the harsh light of my past's cold embrace,
I am looking for a partner who will keep the pace.
If it stays the same, how much will it cost?
The future veiled, the bridge of our love lost.
As time goes by, the year we're done
The echo of my heart still whispers of you.
Though change is what our love would need
In case and maybe, my heart must beg.
So here I stand, untold story
The potential of love that has yet to unfold.
If only he could change, the chorus of our love,
A chance to rewrite the terrain of our heart.
#Poetry
