perception of perdition

difficult, so difficult
fighting a broken heart
seeing her always
a longing, deep heartache

in all honesty
since I got to know you
have slowly grown fond of you
over the months and now a year
of friendship

you were there
when my others failed
you were there
in my saddest moments
and you made me smile

its hard going through each day
with these feelings for you
wanting to be yours, for you to be mine
yet I've not told you anything of this
and I fear my feelings for you
aren't mutual

its clear, right now, right here
I stand a man so broken
that I've nothing more to fear
a shattered heart
I just wish for someone like you

to heal me, believe in me
restore the faith in life, in love
reverse the damage done by those
who never cherished the person
who'd readily give his all
just to make her smile

as I walk, pondering
I do not wish to hide
my feelings from you, anymore
I wish for us to be more than friends
not because I want to,
but this broken heart, this broken man
he is in need of your warm company
above all, only you.

please don't walk away