LOVING THROUGH PAIN

This pain is familiar though much deeper
Physically in the middle of my chest
Sharp and deep like a dagger
Feels like taking my last breath

Unrequited love is pain at its deepest
Breaking through walls built to keep it out
Shrinking my heart to a clenched fist
Leaving me in total doubt

But this time while deep in pain
It did not change to anger
Instead love grew again, and again
And my heart got bigger and bigger

I asked God to watch over you
To help you find lost joy and peace
For as His child more than these are your due
I know this to be true for now I’m at peace

I told God that I would gladly suffer this pain
Loving you through the pain of unrequited love
If joy and peace would be your gain
Through God’s love for you from above

Richard Boulay