Dating : A Place I’ve Never Known

I long for a place
where I’ve never
existed — known to me
only in words

Where people meant
what they said, and empty
words were blasphemy —
acidic bile, souring
their tongue

Do not placate my
disdain for untruths,
with empty affections
— in the end, your
actions drown out
futile pleas
for one more chance

I keep the heart’s
noblest emotion tucked
away, hidden from those
who would dare to exploit
the gentleness I keep
under guard

For love is not merely a
feeling, but it is who
I am — who I become,
when I meet someone
who feels like home

Until I find you,
hold room for me
You’ll feel it coming,
moments when we
can finally breathe,
in solace and silence

A place I’ve never known