Honesty and understanding had always kept us together
Opening the gates of our hearts as we slowly
Learned to trust and accept each other for who we were
Deep in my soul I always knew you were the one for me
I always hoped that in the end we would be together
Never in a million years did I ever think we would be so far apart
Give me one more chance to prove my love to you
Of all the women that I have ever known in my life
No other love has ever been so pure and true
Time and chance brought us together one summer afternoon
Over a cup of coffee and a turkey sandwich we talked
Your beautiful brown eyes captivated me the entire time
Every word that you said still lingers within my heart
So soft and smooth were your tiny hands in mine
Timid yet eager to make conversation, you politely asked
Each question wholeheartedly with a smile
Reaching out I touched your face as I answered you
Dreams and goals along with current plans were discussed
As we slowly got to know one another
You were always such a great person to spend time with
I miss that so much and wonder if someday we could talk again
All of my life I have tried to block you out of my mind
Maybe I am not as strong as I claim to be
So many nights I lie awake and alone wondering where you are
Trying to find the right words to bring you back to me
I know that I don't deserve you and I'm not asking for your sympathy
Letting you go was the worst thing that I have ever done
Leaving you lost in a world of uncertainty and endless fear
Still you remained strong and moved on without me
Oh, I am so lost without the warmth of your embrace
Losing you has changed me in so many ways
Only with you did I ever feel complete and alive
Stories of our past come to mind as I sit and reminisce
Tears of sadness cascade down my face knowing that I was wrong
I should have been there for you when you needed me
Not once did you complain, you were always so understanding
Love is something that you always believed in and fought for
Once in a lifetime was the love that we shared together and you always made
Various attempts to mend our relationship and keep us strong
Eventually it wore you down and by then it was too late
With all of the goals we set and the love we shared
I never thought that I would ever lose you like I did
To be with you I would sacrifice everything that I own
Holding onto yesterday, I am still so lost in love with you
You will always hold a place in my heart
Only with you did I ever feel content and free
Understanding and admitting my faults, I apologize
Silver trophy winner
Honorable mention
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but this...is priceless. Thank you for sending this one to me. 
