Were real emotions ever shared
appreciation ever shown,
empathetic views ever declared
joyfulness ever known.

Were romantic words ever spoken
passions ever explored,
marriage proposal ever bespoken
intimacies ever ignored.

Was friendship ever experienced
fondness ever believed,
true feelings ever acknowledged
loyalty ever achieved.

Was commitment ever intended
vows ever compromised,
kindheartedness ever extended
faithfulness ever realized.

Was this ever a game of pretend
until it slowly died,
a convenience awaiting its end
of true love denied.