How does one love someone?

How does one love someone,
after so many tears?
How does one tell someone they still love someone,
when being rejected is a fear?

How does one love someone,
and keep it inside?
How does one love someone,
but can't confide?

How does one love someone,
when the trust was abused?
How does one love someone,
when they once felt so used?

How does one love someone,
and cry every night?
How does one love someone,
but pretend everything is alright?

How does one love someone,
with all that hope still in heart?
How does one tell someone they love them,
when they don't know how to start?

How does one love someone,
after all of the fighting between two?
Well, I'm telling you now,
I still love you.