You plunged into my life
and my emotions
will resonate forever.
Kisses melted any resistance
that feebly tried to
keep you at bay.
Trouble is,
you never really saw;
strength nor vulnerability,
but somehow you played
to my insecurities
But it was too late
to realize;
I was paddling
in shallow waters
and we never swam
to the depths
of beyond.
There's an ache
that will always
echo a thudding
within.
But there's one thing I know,
I'll not wither
because of you.
I've made an oath;
these tears will no longer
have control,
for from this
I have grown stronger
and I can see a light of hope
with every day
that you are gone.


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