For Molly

I sit in this somber state
Collapsed from the aftermath
Of a risky charade
Who was I to think that it would work?
Who were we to tempt it?
Such a fragile relationship, now shattered
All you wanted was comfort
That which I provided
All I wanted was the same in return
But you quickly grew sick of it
Just as you always do
A love, unrequited?
Or a love, simply misunderstood?
For you see, I don't shut my feelings away
When it becomes inconvenient
It's a weakness, I know
But it also reminds me that I'm human
For we are all ruled by emotions
Of one kind or another
And if you're reading this...
I just want you to know
That I apologize for my actions
And I hope that you find someone
Who will love you, but only as much as you are comfortable with
For lord knows, it can't be me
Because my passion is the only reason I'm still alive
For the death of the romantic
Can only be a tragic one
And you can take that, however you will