The Light I Hold

With every night I stay awake

To ruminate over our fate.

Looking back on the past

Wondering if I could have made us last.

But when these thoughts coincide

Is when my feelings can no longer hide.

You gave the warmth of words and hugs.

I felt the spark of love ignite.

To start this fragile light of mine;

Give it emotion it never knew;

Gave to me the knowledge

That the one I love is you.

You gave back this light that I wanted us to share,

And took another’s that you think has much more care.

You don't see my light and how you've made it so dim.

Only his light and your future with him.

I see how his light makes you smile,

And how I only kept your attention for awhile.

You once gave me emotion filled with glee,

But not hate and sorrow is all my mind can see.

Even with these thoughts of hate

For a person whom you wish to date,

I wish you the best of luck.

This light still loves you and the memories from the past.

But with every moment away,

I fear these feelings will not last.

Just don’t forget the light i've held so dear,

Because i'll be right here,

Even if his light disappears.