In shadows cast by love's deceit,
I find myself in quiet retreat,
Yearning for a whispered lie,
To give me reason to say goodbye.

Oh, how I wish they'd strayed, my dear,
To fuel the flames of anger, clear,
To give my heart a solid ground,
On which to build my fortress, bound.

But alas, their love remains true,
No hint of infidelity, no clue,
Yet still, I long for reasons, hate,
To sever ties and seal my fate.

For love can blind, and love can bind,
And in its grasp, the heart may find,
A need for anger, for despair,
To cut the ties that once were there.

Yet in my soul, I know it's wrong,
To wish for pain where love is strong,
For honesty, it should prevail,
And in forgiveness, we must set sail.

So, I'll search within my heart and find,
A way to leave these thoughts behind,
To cherish love, let go of spite,
And in forgiveness, find the light.