It started as fate's lighthearted prank,
A casual smile, a jest on the bank.
From laughter grew a bond so sweet,
A friendship where souls did meet.

Passion stirred, my heart took flight,
I spoke my truth one moonlit night.
Hesitant waves in her heart's deep sea,
She chose to drift, to trust in me.

But I, the storm, could not stay still,
Messed it up, against my will.
Distance grew, her warmth withdrew,
Yet she gave a chance, her heart so true.

But when she gave, I gave her pain,
Harsh words spilled like summer rain.
Not once, not twice, but time and again,
I hurt the one who eased my strain.

Blamed the stars, blamed the world,
Excuses like arrows my tongue unfurled.
But deep inside, I knew the truth
The fault lay here, in my restless youth.

She, the essence of love so sweet,
Patiently stayed, though defeat
Loomed large in her tender eyes,
While I squandered chance after chance like a fool unwise.

I wonder now, beneath the skies,
Is it fate that we sever these ties?
Or a test of time, to weather this storm,
And find a love that's whole, reborn?

Sweet as nectar, yet distant as the moon,
She's the melody to my errant tune.
And I, the joy who's caused her pain,
Beg her to trust me once again.

No promises grand, no vows in haste,
Just a heart that yearns to erase the waste.
If it's not meant, let the stars decide,
But if it is, let love abide.

Oh, universe, give me a sign,
To mend this heart that once met mine.
For fate's sweet jest turned bond divine,
May still yet stand the test of time.

It's not a 80-20, when it comes to heart,
Come forth one step, and I'll run off the chart.
Don't punish the mistakes of kid, to the adult now I am,
May you listen and respond, standing here, still I am.