You spoke the words.  They said who you want to be.

You showed me your actions. That’s who you really are.

With my heart guarded but open, I allowed you in, believing in new possibilities and in love.

One more time.

But you walked away, holding your fear as a shield.

In all the years it took you to step into the light, you didn’t grow, you hid.

You told me who you wanted to be but showed me who you really are.

Now my heart is closed for good.