I really thought that you would be the one...
Alone for twelve withdrawn, unfriendly years,
The game of pure romance I never won.
The solace that you gave kept me from tears.

The days seemed brighter with your love and grace;
My faith in human kindness was restored.
I saw God's own reflection in your face;
I thought I knew "true love" was just not lore.

Another, though, you found and loved again--
A man from former times I thought long past.
Your happiness can only cause me pain;
I did not think your love for him would last.

My grief has been a lifelong foe and friend;
The cycle past redemption will not end.