Poetry of Love and Pain

When Love Has True Meaning

I show up at your doorstep
With roses in my hand
They are to distract you
From the fuck up that I am
I stand outside in the rain
Wondering what you think of me
I'm hoping that you do not know
About the evil that's inside of me
I go to knock on your front door
But pull back my hand
I tell myself I won't deserve you
Until I become a better man
I look into your window
And see the smile upon your face
As the raindrops touch my skin
My heart, it begins to race
Your beauty leaves me breathless
I want a place by your side
I want you to know I love you
But being with me would ruin your life
My heart tells me to leave you happy
But my mind is telling me to stay
So I lay the roses on your doorstep
Turn around, and walk away