For the Sake of Affection

You send back my letters. “Return to sender” was on your birthday package when it came back. You won’t see me and hang up if I call. You want nothing to do with me. Losing you profoundly changed me. I’m not the same. Wish you could see it. B.D.

If enduring pain,
braving shame,
despising one’s self
for the sake of affection
and accepting misery
without question
is the definition of love
– then, I LOVE YOU.

Footprints on Our Hearts

When together we fought constantly and hurt one another badly. Each time broken up we missed each other to the point of madness. Once together the insane cycle began anew. It is time we realized the only way we can love each other is from a distance. A.U.

Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Some people move our souls to dance.
They awaken us to new understanding
With the passing whisper of their wisdom.
Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon.
They stay in our lives for awhile,
Leave footprints on our hearts,
And we are never ever the same.
Flavia Weedn

Because of Yesterday

You want time away from me. So I release you with love and & gratitude. I thank you for all we have shared. If in time you wish to come back let it be because you have discovered my arms are the only home you need, but please be absolutely certain my love. C.C.

You can close your eyes
and pray that she’ll come back,
or you can open your eyes
and see all she’s left.
Your heart can be empty
because you can’t see her,
or you can be full
of the love you shared.
You can turn your back
on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow
because of yesterday.
David Harkins

Nothing Harder Than Waving Goodbye

No one’s to blame. Our long distant romance wore us out.  You have your life there. I’ve mine here. Even a love like ours can not make up for the distance. I need someone in my life all the time, not just the phone, email and a week together once in a while. I’m sorry. D.B.

And though she wished she could stay;
She didn’t want to let love get in their way.
And though her heart was breaking while saying goodbye;
She asked him kindly, ‘Please, don’t you cry! ‘

And love will always be there, somewhere;
But life forces upon us, other burdens to bear.
And with the million miles that she had to fly;
There was nothing harder than waving goodbye.
Danny The Dreamer Boyd