Unwavering Love

On my own, heedlessly,

I departed; I wandered into the deep.

Told myself I was free

From the solemn vow I had promised to keep.

Drifting, lost in the night,

Under neon and black light,

I thought I was wise—

Just a sad know-it-all, chasing lies.

But somehow you found me;

You rescued me and lifted me

Out of my helplessness.

Unwavering Love, you called me your own;

You are the truest friend I know.

Broken realms, dark and cold,

Hidden places where wayward shadows convene;

Thoughts unleashed, virtues sold:

I remember those pathways labyrinthine.

Spellbound, foolhardy, wild,

Brokenhearted, but I smiled,

Concealing the pain

Like a hero whose hopes had been slain.

But somehow you found me;

You rescued me and lifted me

Out of my helplessness.

Unwavering Love, you've called me your own;

You are the truest friend I know.

Unwavering Love, I'll go where you go;

You are the dearest friend I know.

© 2022 David Acosta