Every once in a while,
when my heart gets bogged down with loneliness
and tears start to pour forth from my eyes
I wonder if I haven't missed my chance at love.

The time I held within the walls of my heart the love
and never confessed as I watched
you walk out of my life.

Was that the one and only chance
I would ever have for love or
is there another chance waiting to be seized?

I want to believe more chances are left
but each day passes with loneliness being my only companion.
Optimism was once a pal of mine, one upon a long time ago,
but as time has passed and no love was found
pessimism has snuck into my heart and brought me over to his side.

Each day is a struggle when looking at the glass as half-empty
and without friends around to change your perception of things
it's going to be a never-ending ride clouded with tears
falling down your cheeks with each lonely step.

Stars are wished upon and wishes haven't come true yet.
All your chldhood beliefs slip away for adutlhood has now taken its toll
and taken away the rose-colored glasses.

The prince charming you thought
might be waiting for you is actually a frog
and the slipper your thought
might fit your foot turns out to be too small.

As your childhood dreams fade and the adult reality sets in
you realize what you have known all along:
life sucks but you keep on livng anyways.

Copyright Kristen R. Heyl
December 1, 2001

12/01/2001

Posted on 05/11/2010
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