Petal Pull

She loves him.
She loves him not.
The things uttered;
has she since forgot?

Separate world’s
lives lead apart.
She implores him to stay
and hug those near his heart.

Distant miles
too grand to cross.
Neither makes the voyage
and both are at a loss.

She pulls away
for closeness leads to pain;
and decides she much pick one
friendship, or a game.

She implores the truth;
vulnerability - don't be shy.
So he speaks his mind
then wonders if it'd be better had he lied.

For his truth annoys her;
perhaps builds a rift.
Caught between illusions
he feels they begin to drift.

Time undeterred
rolls forward as it should.
He ponders what he's loosing
and wouldn't trade the time if he could.

She loves him.
She loves him not;
but loves the things
together they've learned and taught.