Barren land

5 decades

never knowing love

never being loved

a life not fully lived

stuck in a barren

no man's land

where fascades of love 

loose luster and promise

to stay 

to leave 

to believe something will change

to accept nothing will change 

fearing never experiencing love

hopeful that love is found 

indecision a slow death 

love that accepts flaws with grace

love that embraces laughter 

love that is autonomous 

love that craves connection 

love that is balanced

love that desires expression 

love that is patient