Often in the still of night <br />I wonder why it wasn't right............... <br />Why couldn't you love me? <br /> <br />Was there something wrong with me <br />Something that I couldn't see <br />That turned you cold inside? <br /> <br />I reached out and offered you <br />Everything you asked me to............ <br />Why wasn't it enough? <br /> <br />When did passion's flame burn out? <br />When did you begin to doubt.............. <br />Perhaps you were afraid <br /> <br />Of getting close to someone new, <br />Committment wasn't part of you................ <br />Your freedom held you back; <br /> <br />I only wanted you to share <br />My hopes and dreams because I care............... <br />My feelings were sincere, <br /> <br />But you thought I would stifle you, <br />Would question everyhing you do.............. <br />And so you chose to run; <br /> <br />In all your life you never knew <br />Another who would care for you <br />And overlook your flaws............... <br /> <br />Perhaps you couldn't understand <br />Why I reached out to take your hand - <br />To share my life with you................. <br /> <br />And in your insecurity <br />You turned and walked away from me.............. <br />Why couldn't you love me?<br /><br />Linda Ori<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/why-323/
