The Flame Poem by William F Glennon

If you only knew how hard it was to
reveal. To show you how I really feel.
I just could not say the words you
wanted to hear. They became to
unclear.

Falling in love was the last thing
I had on my mind. The empty words
became my empty heart that has
left my love departed.

Some words for me don't come so easy.
Knowing at times I've been mistaken
and times I've been misunderstood.
The flame grew higher and
my heart withstood.

I would have been there for you through every laugh
and every tear. Taken away all your fears.

Only I'm too blind to see what's
hurting you and me. For so long I
knew it was wrong. The flame burned out
and life went on.