ACHES [Wattys Winner 2015]

True Love

I could see,

Dreams washing away,

In your tears.

I could see,

Hope wearing off,

In the crease of sorrow over your lips.

I could see,

Thoughts of loneliness,

Worn by your mind.

It stirred me,

It urged me,

Even when I had let you go,

When you didn't return my love the same way.

I couldn't stop,

I couldn't see you breaking apart,

Even with all the things you said,

I didn't want you to feel pain.

So, I went by,

Sat besides you,

And you,

Held my hand,

And tipped your head over my shoulders,

And cried.