One Chance

It is hard to keep face
And not give in
Trying to stay mature
Wanting to win

Tormented from the inside
I can not reveal how I am
To you I am a safety
Though you attempt not to scam

So against how I feel
I will step aside
Be the bigger man
And from you I will hide

I will always understand
And let you have your fun
With her it will work
But we will be done

I can reserve my heart
And wait awhile longer
Hope with each day
Your perception will grow stronger

Anticipate the future
Wanting it to turn out well
That eventually you will be mine
Or I will remain in hell

So I will stay out on the edge
And endure the pain
Knowing you are still with her
Will drive me insane

I will wait as long as I can
Withering slowly away
Until I am nothing to you
With nothing left to say

Always remember
I can promise you romance
Devoted with loyalty
If only you would give me that chance