Once windows, now bars.
Once doors, now gates.
Once media, now guards.

Once happy, now confused.
Once loved, now alone.
Once free, now trapped.

A prisoner in my own home.

She pinged him in the morning,
excited to relay her dream
they had met last night
over coffee and whipped cream
His smile could not be contained
within the mobile screen
while just twelve hours had passed
he texted her how long it had been
The couch looks so depressed
pillow flatter than ever before,
empty bowls of food lined up in front
late night love talks keep eyes sore
She did not care about her top and hair,
wearing a smile was just enough
the excitement of a video call
made both look lovely, although rough.
They chatted and took it slow
having all the time to let love grow
and just keep going with the flow.

Hey, I can see you
It’s been a long day, you should take a break
I promise I won’t leave you
Even if you’re here hours, I’ll stay

You’ve not been smiling lately
That’s okay, not everyone does
Just know you’re not alone, there’s me
Even if we’re silent, you’re still loved

Whenever you’re ready just say goodbye
Maybe we’ll meet again soon
It’s okay, don’t look at the time
I’d stay here forever with you

We promised that we'd meet next Thursday
It's been four years
And
Many weeks passed without Thursdays

Love has no final definition
My love is a decision
Not an admiration.

I love you so very much,
Even though at times I do things that hurt.
I try so hard to hope that you always see
How much you being in my life means to me.
I am sorry yet again for causing you pain.
That is the last thing I ever wanted to do.
Even when I am trying to look out for you and do the right thing,
I mess up, I am sorry for that too.
I hope that you still know how much I love and cherish you,
Like nothing else in my life gives me the thrill of being loved by you.
So I hope that you listen and see it in my eyes,
This sincere apology that comes with tears from deep inside.