Student Publishing Program ::

Marissa Akimchuk

The Long Lane of Love

Days went by quickly,
I was living life happily.
I was so sure I had it all,
Till I looked down and saw your call.

As days moved on,
You became a part of me.
You took my heart,
Both lock and key.

I thought I knew you oh-so-well.
Five months of love to living hell.
I felt my world come crashing down,
No more smiles, a solemn frown.

From ‘I love you,’
To ‘Baby, we’re through.’
You left me here,
Without thought or tear.

You moved on to her,
The hardest thing I’ve yet to endure.
I felt the separation,
My heart torn without preparation.

From confidence to nervousness,
I cried myself to sleep.
Looking back, I realize
The promises you’ve yet to keep.

Nothing will I ever regret,
But trust me for I won’t forget,
The tears that I cried endlessly,
Until you realized it was me.

The one who stood by you,
You deceived.
When everyone doubted us,
I believed.

But that’s what second chances are for.
That’s the reason I didn’t walk out that door.
Moved past the lies and tears I cried.
‘Cause now your heart I’ll take and guide.

Not only will I wipe your tears,
I will be the one who cheers.
For both lock and key you still do hold,
To keep until we both grow old.

[TABLE OF CONTENTS, LHS CLASS OF 2011 EDITION]