The Little Jewel

So you thought I was in love with you

I don’t know what to say

You knew I’d be here waiting

I must say you’re out of place

There’s nothing left to wish for

I waited my youth away

Crying at your door

While you went out to play

My love grew wings

As you bestowed me with your gaze

My heart screamed

Knowing you wouldn’t stay

Nothing mattered including me

You had your reasons and your ways

You’re thinking you live in my dreams

I’m thinking the jewel left the safe

There’s no sweet return

To bitter give and chase

What little held me there

Will not un-break the cage

I won’t lie

I was captive to your stares

But I was blind

Life is more than how I cared

Pay no heed to the little jewel

Left in the safe to collect dust

You’ll never see that little girl

I see you trying to no luck

With a little care and warmth

The little jewel would’ve shined

Now my world has no heart

To ignite those lonely eyes

Don’t pine for new starts

There’s nothing to share

Don’t look for my heart

You’ll never go there

It’s hidden safely from view

And won’t shine softly off guard

Once wishing to be your moon

We’ve drifted galaxies apart

To rescue the past

Melt the wall of ice

To hold in your hand

The little jewel you sliced

Is like a thief out to steal

What belongs to no one

Protection’s all I feel

The gates will never open

You stand here in the rain

With that look in your eyes

I must say you’re out of place

I will never cry