Teardrops On An Open Flame

Bitter tears, sleepless nights, You endured to ease my mind, All these years without a sight, A new love you had to find, Your friendship rejected repeatedly Anger inspired by my hand, Jealousy was bleeding free Too harrowing to understand Elevated tones, harsh words, Pushed at you from my pain, Broken bonds, diction absurd Until hate was directed at my name, Sentences transformed to stones Until apologies soon bounced off her, Voicemails and dial tones No chance to reconsider her offer Same love, wedding rings, News delivered by your voice, Too late for changing things You are elated by your choice, Hindsight gained, love lost, Succumbed to anger, paid the cost, She hates me now, with me to blame As I cry teardrops on an open flame