Yearning

I would have followed you anywhere.
I would have nurtured and held you,
loved and caressed, done anything.
But you didn’t play fair.

I would have comforted and consoled,
laughed, teased, provoked
and given you anything
all the while relinquishing control.

Instead you left me yearning.
With empty arms and a broken heart
you took advantage of my innocence
and left my love in mourning.

I will use what my heart has learned
once it has completely healed.
My mind will control all future loves
so my heart is protected not burned.