My heart like the bridge troll
hides
trampled
beneath the feet
of those
whom take their love for granted
laughing openly
in the warmth of sunlight
never dreaming
there will be nights
when the darkness is within and without
my heart
like the bridge troll will stay hidden
awaiting not
a faery tale ending
but only a taste of what so often
took it's toll on me
claiming
payment in full
leaving me empty without worth

for once upon a time
I too knew
love