What could have been

I would've given you all of me, the Love I share so selflessly A heart that trusts, a soul so kind But you chose to break what you Could never find Love is free, not something owed But in your hands, it's a heavy load You saw me as cold, ungrateful, untrue But I wore this armor to protect me From you I would've loved to share the joy, the Laughter, the bonds we could deploy Game nights, movies, holidays near But you've turned love into something To fear I've set my boundaries, I'll stand my Ground, never again will you tear me Down You call me unkind, unwelcoming, closed Blind to the walls your actions imposed I longed for peace, for a family whole, but You crushed that dream; you bruised my soul I would've shown you the person I am, open And loving, without a demand But you saw my guard and twisted the view Angry because I won't bow to you I would've loved to share the joy, the laughter The bonds we could deploy Game nights, movies, holidays near, but You've turned love into something to fear I've set my boundaries, I'll stand my ground Never again will you tear me down I would've loved to share the joy, the laughter The bonds we could deploy Game nights, movies, holidays near, but You've turned love into something to fear I've set my boundaries, I'll stand my ground Never again will you tear me down I've learned to guard what you tried to take To shield my heart from the pain you make Love doesn't wound, it doesn't destroy It builds, it heals, it brings pure joy But you chose division, you choose the fight And I've chosen to walk into the light No more will I plead, no more will I bend This is where your reign of hurt must end I would've loved to share the joy, the laughter, the bonds We could deploy Game nights, movies, holidays near, but you've turned love Into something to fear I've set my boundaries, I'll stand my ground, never again Will you tear me down What could have been, we'll never know A family whole, with love to show But I've found my strength, my voice within To leave behind what could have been.