My Love

I would have stood by you

Fought for and defended you

I would have been the one you turned to

If you hadn’t turned me away

 

I would have been an ear to listen

I would have been a shoulder to cry on

I never would have judged you

But you had no problem judging me

 

I would have loved you

The way I promise you she never will

The sad truth is I did and do

But my love wasn’t enough for you

 

Her love’s the cheapest you can find

It won’t last half as long as mine

If that’s what you want, then fine

But my love’s one of a kind

 

I would have been your best friend

I would have been your confidant

Someday you’re going to reflect back on it

And realize I was the best thing you had

 

I would have been your ally

You made me into your enemy

When her love runs on empty

Don’t come trying to locate me

 

You made your choice

You returned my love

You didn’t want it anymore

So now it’s no longer yours

 

I would have offered you my hand to hold

To protect you from this cold

And my arms could have remained your home

But you decided to roam

 

Someday when you reminisce

You’ll realize the mistake you made

And when you find yourself all alone

You’ll understand my love was lost

Reviews

[Alex Boyd]

Must I say very heartfelt... I feel like a part of you is in this poem.

[Alex]

I love the emotion that comes across in this, you swing backwards and forwards in each verse, the pain is still raw and evident.
Well written I enjoyed it.