The Hopeless Romantic (Part 1)

He sits in his room to contemplate doom

But starts to disjoint as he misses the point

His utter dismay keeps him feeling this way

But he hopes it won’t last as he dwells on his past

A kiss on the cheek would make him go weak

But what he doesn’t sow will never grow

His bulletproof defense keeps them in suspense

But it will dissolve as he loses resolve

She walks his way and he knows just what to say

But preconceived lies will never draw her eyes

She walks closer still; he briefly loses his will

But what he perceives could never willingly leave

Once again able he tells her “You’re beautiful.”

But it can only be said if it leaves his head

He remains pliant as she passes him, silent

Because he knows one day he’ll find a way

He searches the sky and asks himself why

But gazing at stars won’t heal his scars

He searches the sea for what he longs to be

But staring at waves won’t give him what he craves

A hand on his heart would give him a start

But he’ll never acquire what he doesn’t truly desire

With a reworked offense he keeps them in suspense

And he’ll be right back with a new plan of attack