I Truly Do Love You

by Sheila Soule - Pisces

You came to me
during a trying time.
My head was confused 
and my heart did pine.

My love was sincere
but, could not overcome
the pain and the sorrow 
which death had begun.

Though you were there when I needed
and treated me kind,
the acceptance I needed
was far from my mind.

The hurt that I gave you
brought me much pain.
But, I couldn't evade it,
for it brought me great gain.

Gain of the knowledge and wisdom
to accept God's will.
And, finally reach the top
of that very high hill.

I've attained the peace
that I prayed to find.
My life is now balanced,
and, to new love, I'm no longer blind.

Maybe someday our paths
will again cross.
And, maybe we could try again
without the risk of a loss.

If this never happens
I want you to know,
I truly do love you
though I didn't let it show.

Reason for writing:

    Six months after someone I loved dearly died, a wonderful person came into my life.  It was way too soon for me and I was filled with grief, bitterness and pain.  This wonderful person was there for me and tried his best.  Because of the emotional state I was in, i pushed him away and hurt him terribly.  When I finally came to terms with the death, I was able to clearly see what I had lost and how much I loved him.    

Birth sign: Pisces
Date created: 2000-01-28 18:07:59
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:41:44
Poem ID: 54515

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