He likes me. He really likes me.
But he is several states away.
And several life stages behind.
But for once
FOR ONCE
He isn't a phony
A jerk
A liar
A creep
Or cruel
He actually he cares
He actually wants to try
To make this work
But I know
That with several states between us
And several life stages to catch up on
This isn't going anywhere
Except a straight trip
To the hills of heartache
Where I will roll into
A pit of despair
Until the next one comes along
And the games start again...
I read this fabulous article
ReplyDeletehttp://thephilosophersmail.com/relationships/how-we-end-up-marrying-the-wrong-people/
about how people today make the mistake that "love conquers all," but that lasting relationships are when we don't throw all caution to the wind. Taking all the other (mental) factors into consideration is important. It's really hard, at that moment, when you have to make that choice, even while you know it is the right one. Here's to staying strong and surviving the Games.