Love misplaced,
time misspent,
intentions...
misinterpreted.

For me, no.
My words were
reflecting the
genuine  feelings
in my heart.

The embarrassment,
the hurt
will fade.

My love is not
as fickle.

Don't tell me
"I love you baby."
You didn't even like me.

Don't tell me,
"Never leave me."
You wanted me to disappear.

Don't tell me
"You are special."
I was one of dozens.

Don't say, "I can't be
with someone I don't care about."
I was nothing to you.

Don't tell me, "I wake up
thinking of you."
I was forgotten immediately.

Don't profess,
"I'm happily married."
You sleep with other women.

Don't treat a woman's
heart so carelessly.

I said I wouldn't email.
I said I wouldn't call.
I said I wouldn't text.
No communication with you at all.

I disconnected from LinkedIn,
blocked you on Facebook too.
Unblocked you... then
blocked you again.

Read several self-help books.
Tried to drink the thoughts away.
Meditation, exercise, work and painting.
Anything to get through another day.

But no matter what I try,
you are always still near.
In my mind and my heart,
you are forever loved, I fear.