I sit here watching you
Looking at your face
I suddenly realize
You are not so handsome after all
I sit here listening to you speak
Listening but not really hearing you
Then I realize
Your words aren’t so sweet after all
I sit here seeing you move
Watching your hands
And realize suddenly
Your touch isn’t so soft and affectionate after all
I sit here peering at you
gazing deep into your eyes
And I realize suddenly
Your eyes aren’t so deep and loving after all
I sit here wondering
Maybe, just maybe, you are not it
Maybe you are not my soul mate
Maybe I’m not in love with you after all
I sit here saddened by a thought
A thought I’m having for the first time since we met
A thought sending shocks through my being
A thought that maybe
I just might have to break your heart
And in turn break my own heart
chicpress 
Seeing someone for who they truly are and being bold enough to walk away if their true nature is not good for you—that takes courage.
I agree with you, it truly does and it is a hard thing to do. Thank you for coming by. hugs
True love is so seldom true. I laughed at this poem, then felt sad because it has probably happened to us all. I once heard a great line in a movie. The woman said, ” Cried for 24 hours because you left. Then I cried the next 24 hours because I realized that I really didn’t care.” So many years ago but I still remember that line and still laugh. hugs, pat
So true, its like sometimes what you thought was the best thing ever turns out to just be ordinary.. hugs right back
Powerful poem!
Thank you. much appreciated
This is beautifully put together, Abi.
The title is perfect, too!
Thank you so much.. hugs
Wonderful piece. Love it!❤️
Thank you, and thank you for coming by. Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful writes as well. Hugs
My pleasure. Looking forward to the same.❤️