Longing...

I longed to talk to him

and I longed for him to listen

I longed to see that assurance in his eyes

All I got was disapproving looks

no empathy, just unwanted smirks

I longed for him to hold me and tell me 

that it would all be fine one day

All I got was a list of reasons proving why I deserved it, 

it was all my fault.

I longed for him to say Bravo, its a job well done

All I got was a passing congrats with an underlying 'whats great about that'

I longed to be cherished

but was always told that I should only give,

not expect anything in return.

I longed for love, a bit too long

I have nothing left but this little song,

But as they say life does go on.

And love, well that never dies,

so with life the longing too goes on!

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