Game

I was finally going to be okay
I thought that I'd found love
And happiness was here to stay
But now, the darkness is returning
I worry about the things I love in him
Are they common ground or complication
Can I even trust myself, my heart
Let alone the hopeless romantic
With a headboard full of notches
And all the right words
Waiting readily to leave his perfect lips
How many times will he repeat this
Until it is finally true and real
Is this just a game to him
A game of luck, guessing, and strategy
Where does that put me
The pawn to protect the king
While he's away from the queen
The pawn to keep him company
Until he finds better