To my ex husband

I wish that I could kiss you
You would hold me in your arms
I would stay there safe forever
You would protect me from any harm

I wish that I could tell you
How much it truly hurts
To stand here and hide my pain
As you continue to put her first

We loved so long together
Had so many memories
Now the chance to make more
Has been taken away from me

I stand silent and cold next to you
Where I once beamed with pride and laughter
Thinking and believing it was our
"Happily Ever After"

Who knew it could be taken away
So harsh, quick and cold
We were suppose to be together
When we got wrinkly and old

Despite the many bad times
There were also many good
I will treasure them forever
As I know I should

Our lost love it now inspires me
To be the best I can
I hope it now inspires you
To be a better man

No matter where our paths may take us
No matter how far apart we may grow
Our path started together
And can never be replaced, even if we let it go.