I Gave Up

I drew my sword at the ready

Then drew a line in the sand.

I asked if you had the nerve to pass

You did not.

For years I waited for you

To breach the line

now faded with time

You did not.

When I wasn’t angry anymore

At you

For your betrayal

I gave up.

When I asked if

You wanted to start over

To begin again

You did not.