What Happened?

I reach out, your warm hand to hold

Instead I’m greeted with an abysmal cold.

All I want are some words to soothe and comfort me,

The words come, but they feel hollow and empty.

What happened to the man who whispered “I love you,” oh so sincere

The one who fell head over heels, no apprehension or fear?

I try to warm myself by the fire that burned, fueled by passion

Instead I’m greeted by a flicker, like the romance has been rationed –

It seems neither of us wants it to die,

At the same time, you don’t even want to try.

What happened to the man who gave me heaven, sealed with a kiss?

That’s the man the most I miss.

There was a time my world was the color of roses,

Now it fades to black more with each door that closes.

I stick my foot out to block the door,

Begging you to please remember when we had more.

What happened to the man who promised never to leave my side,

Are you really going to let us go, along with your pride?