Ecstasy of Misguided Love

Caught in the crossfire of my own thoughts
Dangerous liaisons
A little black dress
Donned for you
The you back then
When I just wanted to be loved
I would have said no
Or would I?
Yes, I would have said no.
I would have collapsed
Into your arms
Instead
And wept
Reaching out
Longing for affection
A smile
An embrace
Conversation
A laugh
An iced tea
A hike
A family
Acceptance
That was so long ago
You wiped my tears
I remember
I now forget
Abandoned
I loved you