I seek abiding love

Difficult to attain

Failed expectations

Cause of pain

Heart fragile

Spirit disillusioned

Hopes shattered

Dreams abandoned

You seem different

Can it be true?

Dare I believe?

Will you disappoint me too?

Should I trust my instinct?

It has lied before

Led me to amour's entrance

Slammed shut the door

Do you promise to treat me

With tender appreciation

Or is self gratification

Your sole intention?

Please be the catalyst

For embitterment's end

Unable to survive

Another game of pretend

By Margaret Karim