I Stood Unashamed Poem by Sean Skinner (The Affection and Abandonment Excerpt, pt. 1)

I stood unashamed by my relentless pursuit last year
'Til you whispered you never meant this into my ear
Don't say it's tired and senseless to shed a tear
When I've lost a chance at ardent bliss with my endeared

Completely shut out by all of whom I dared fight for
Unaware of the impending doom that is in store
Lived cluelessly from the womb, a curse I bore
Stuck in a system flooded with gloom, nailed to the floor

Each day laced with the chill of eyes wide in disbelief
Still reflecting upon the nights I'd wait for relief
Whoever claimed what was mine with the pride of a thief
Forced me to shelter myself and bide time killing grief