Sometimes, Always

There are times when I miss 
the look in your eyes,
such depth behind the beauty,
always seemed to be holding back.
In the midst of a single moment
though sincere with your words,
you withheld for our own good.

You left me in the dark 
almost always, endlessly pondering
what we could have been
if only we could have let our guard down,
and if what we had will ever be again.

The circumstance did not allow
such an off the wall chance
for two people to engage in conversation
non-the-less turn into a story
with dialogue, feelings, and passion.

Despite the outcome
my heart will never be the same,
my outlook will never disengage,
I will never fully let go
the memories will always remain.