love

what is it?

i've always found it

confusing

why

are we tied to

one person

only

why

is romantic love

more important

than friendship

why

do i push people away

yet long

for connection

why

don't you love me

even when you told me

i was your favorite

why

does my heart

keep asking

for answers

from someone

who no longer

speaks my name

why

do i still wait

in the quiet

for a feeling

that was never

mine to hold

maybe

love is just

the wanting

the aching

the learning

to stay gentle

with myself

even when

someone else

cannot be.