Should-haves* are dangerous words in my ears – They’ll side with the season’s expectations Weaving thoughts in absent dreams where my fears Take shape, conquering pulses’ vibrations. Might is not a word that speaks reliance Paired with fits of unrequited musings. Alas it’s through my stubborn defiance That I predict the eventual choosing By an uninformed heart of another. Greater signs I should read for me to see This storybook ending in love – rather Your indifference speaks harsh truths, agreed. But sharp pangs still dumbfound me, ripping tears In a heart that should have loved, did not dare.