Love Poem: Walk Away
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Written by: Anita Lovelace

Walk Away

What did I do, what did I say
To make you turn and walk away 
You carried my heart in your hand
I couldn’t make you understand
That I have been true, so true
From the moment that I met you
You can’t even begin to accuse
Do you know what you stand to lose
My heart does not lie, it does not cheat
My “I love you” is real and so complete
Bring back my heart if you decide
That I can not ever be your bride
Please don’t just toss it on the ground 
No truer love could ever be found
You turned around and walked away
Not even giving me a chance to say
A word in return to your accusation
Nor time to come to the realization
Someone has told you that they saw me
In the arms of another, so you set me free
Do you know who it was that they saw
Did you think to hear my side at all
They could not have known much about me 
It was my brother and none other don’t you see
He was only congratulating me on my success
So you see there was nothing for me to confess
A dear price was paid for you not to trust
Walk away and never return if you must
But, darling, when you have had time to think
When sleep won’t come, not even a wink
You’ll know the love that you’ve just thrown away
You’ll beg to return to me come light of day