Perhaps, in another chapter
It started with a lie, so it could never be perfect, too many times have I had to stop myself from holding your hand in public.
Something has changed in me.
Considering the way we’ve been; the way we’re heading, I don’t think I could ever learn to love you unabashedly.
I’ve come to realize that if we keep heading in this direction there will always be a part of me that feels like your dirty little secret.
I don’t want that.
Even though it breaks my heart, I no longer can see a future without the remnants of all this hurt you’ve put me through, right from the start.
Our hearts are tainted, reflecting chained love.
There’s too much that has to be forgotten; too much that should leave our system, before we can bask in a love all-encompassing.
Maybe we’ll cross paths in the future and have a second chance at something perfect.
I want true love (I want you), but I must conclude this road will only lead us to its watered down version.
I’m letting you go, because I have to, because I believe in you, because I love you.
- M.A. Tempels © 2016


















