We were so in love, to the depths of our souls,
I loved you to the farthest I could, but you loved me even more,
I talked about dreams, but you started paving the way for them,
I talked about days of peace, but you planned happiness with them,
I worried about what the future holds for us, but you kept on making our present the very best,
I always feared the unknown of tomorrow, but you knew love could pass all the tests,
Yet despite your endless love and tireless effort,
I couldn't win over me and make our love win,
In the end, I broke your heart into pieces I won't be able to collect,
I know the damage I have done to your soul is a hideous sin,
But yet again you reach me gathering all those pieces together with love in each of them,
How could you adore what's piercing you every moment and still bear to say my name,
Oh, my man, I loved, but whom I couldn't love as much as I fear the darkness of tomorrow,
Oh, my love, I believed your every word, but I believed more in my sorrow,
So, now don't reach your hand to me, don't let those beautiful lips say my name,
Make your way out of my darkness, make your soul shine brighter, and end your pain,
I know I was so greedy of that beautiful soul of yours that I tried to hold you so much,
But now don't let me forbid you of the love you always deserved,
Now let yourself be at peace, let yourself be truly happy and
let your beautiful heart love the one who dares to fight against all odds,
And love you more in a way I never could,
Let her make way to the dreams together with you,
Let her be the home you feel safe and loved and let that of her be you,
I know you could give her the world, you could love her more,
Even with the broken pieces, you could cherish her to every core,
Oh, my dear love, don't let this sinner ruin the love you have.
Don't let yourself forget what a wonderful man you are.
Don't let the dust of mine reach into those beautiful eyes.
And I wish you do not forget, but also do not let memories come alive.
I wish you to not hate me but also not let your heart love me,
Instead, let yourself find peace in your heart and love a new.
You deserve the best, my love, and I pray that precious love comes to you.
Farewell, my dear love, and may happiness always find you.
And I know you will find the one who is brave enough to stand by your side,
Unlike me, who couldn't be brave enough to be by your side.
YOU ARE READING
To The Love I Couldn't Keep
PoetryI wrote it inspired by the Turkish Drama Kara Sevda (Endless Love). It expresses the regret and sadness of a person who broke their partner's heart. It tells the story of a love that was deep and genuine but ultimately could not overcome the fear an...
