Never Was (ss.xi)

When We first met, I was ready to lift off
With you, my heart soared at the thought
Imagining everything in Our lives, aloft
Us. We. Our. Love, those words brought

But forever was not a shared endeavour
Boy! Did I get carried away with that idea
It may be better to sever. However, you are clever
Stuck with putrid love and longing for a panacea

Were you ever here; did you ever genuinely care
I pine for that first time, and you … you seem just fine
Tenderly, I bring to bear reminders of Our love affair
Our celestial design, since, I am not ready to resign

We can get there; please let that be your wish, too
But, as our future decays, the reality is me, minus you

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