Hope

Hope

Like a flame in the dark,
Hope flickered in my heart,
With every look and every smile you gave
Making me uncertain on just how to behave.
So certain that your heart belonged to her,
Felt almost apologetic that my presence she had to endure,
Feeling like an usurper in her domain.
As always, my feelings for you I have to restrain.
But your deep long glances, did I just imagine this part?
Or did I see the same flicker of hope in your eyes that I feel in my heart?

Disdain

Disdain

Patience is a virtue, they say.
My virtue must have run out.
Dearest Soulmate, wherever you are,
Whoever you are, you must be a lout.

I have looked for you high and low,
Far and nigh, in so many faces.
Thought I found you once or twice,
But only found myself in loveless embraces.

Soulmate, I need you to know
That my faith in you has waned.
If our paths ever do cross someday
Don't be surprised to find yourself disdained.