My Final Love

We built our love on friendship
and grew closer everyday.
The more time we spent together
gave us strength in many ways.
We talked about the pasts we had
and spoke of hurt and pain.
We vowed that we would try hard
to avoid them both, again.
We dedicated thoughts and words
to create a love so strong.
We promised to give chances
if one of us did wrong.
We did for one another
letting nothing interfere.
We cared and so we nurtured
our objectives, set and clear.
The bond that we established
was as lasting as the sun.
Our commitment was forever
and was known to everyone.
As time has passed, like heavy rains
desire was swept away.
Outside interests and other's thoughts
began to chip away.
The words I spoke no longer seemed
as important as they once were.
The poison that was sifting in
made the love we had impure.
We struggled and I fought the beast
a battle, tooth and nail.
But without support from you my dear
how could I help but fail.
My best laid plans and solemn oath
to brave this to the end
was served with but the single thought
you wouldn't help defend.
Oh, if you knew how hard I worked,
the changes that I've made.
Maybe you'd see things differently
and not let our love fade.
You've given many chances
but that's what loves about.
To stand behind, encourage,
not to go a separate route.
Then I looked beyond the heart
in search of truth, not lies.
What I found was quite amazing
as I explored your eyes.
It's not just the hurt and pain you had
or anger that you felt.
I thought I saw the presence
of embarrassment and guilt.
Your attitude and soured ways
were payback for my sins.
But without communication
in the end, who really wins?
So I wonder, has your life gone on,
have you sought another's touch?
Or are you like me, in love's limbo
after investing, oh so much?
My weary mind and broken heart
may mend as time does pass.
But the moments like each memory
like my love, will always last.