If Only Poem by Lisa AT

If only you'd treated her with gentle care,
Maybe things wouldn't have fallen apart, leaving scars to share.
You yearned for loyalty, honesty, and affection true,
Yet rarely offered these gifts, leaving her heart to break in two.

You expected patience, acceptance, and silent strength,
But when she needed connection, comfort, and a gentle length,
You brushed her off, labeling her emotions as too much to bear,
Too emotional, too needy, leaving her heart to despair.

You wanted softness, comfort, and a love that would stay,
But ignored her words, overlooked her pain, and underestimated her way.
You wanted forgiveness for mistakes, yet held hers tight,
Expecting commitment, though you gave her no reason to hold on to the light.

Maybe you forgot she's human, with dreams, desires, and a heart,
That longed to be seen, heard, and valued, a love that would never depart.
You thought love meant never leaving, but it's more than that, it's true,
Love means showing up, really showing up, through all life's hues.

If only you'd treated her with compassion, loyalty, and care,
Maybe she'd still be there, loving you, with a heart that's fair and rare.
But love, unreciprocated, can only survive for so long,
And one day, even the most patient heart stops waiting, and moves on.