Love of Rachel

You hold her for ransom… She knows not of your guile Too young and too in love to see through your smile Played as an instrument while you write the score You buy her affections and drag her heart on the floor Innocent and vulnerable, like clay in your hands I silently watch…what chance do I stand? Because of her I still let you into our lives Still amazed at your ability to manipulate and lie Though I’ve tried to include you year after year You still whisper darkness into her tiny ears Despite my conviction she ends up confused Your worst qualities into her fragile mind, transfused Though I can’t keep her from you (if only I could…) Know that my love for her will not be misunderstood For it is not fickle, flickering, or vain And over the years it shall not wane Unlike your ugly desperate attempts to deceive Which soon she will see through and no longer believe, My love is much stronger and will carry her through For it is unconditional, and you never knew How to love someone in this unselfish way So go on with your ruse; I can see you beginning to fade away.