Question for Love

He says he loves me

but all I feel is hurt

with tender kisses given

but pain in his eyes

am I misreading him

is this just what I want and need

a kind gesture, a helping hand

but is this really love anymore ?

I yearn to be with him

but I'm told he's wrong for me

his aggression and language 

yet to me, he is my prince

there are days when he disappears

and all I get is one text

I feel my heart would break

will he return to me once again ?

Love can be so painful

yet so very rewarding too

moments of joy outweigh the hurt

to be in his arms and all's well

so may I find the strength

to look directly into his eyes

for then I'll see deep into his soul

and finally know where I stand ..... !

© Lissie Bull 2017