Precious Tears

I started on stage as merely a villain

And yet you were that one in a million

The most valuable prize

Nothing could compare to how much of a treasure you were in my eyes

Somehow my time spent with you was quite a shock

While you, a priceless gem, I was nothing but a common rock

And yet you picked me up and said you cherished me

And your touch made me feel, for once in my life, as smooth as a stone could be

Even still, I caused you pain and tears

Knowing it could drive you away, which also succumbs to my fears

Never a clue for my actions for I knew from the start you were my desire

And yet you tended to both of our wounds without me needing to enquire

But when struck down, though fault be undoubtedly mine

You ran to my side showing me love's true design

Feeling wrong that I of all people be the cause of your dread

And so, in my heavy breath, I then said,

"A Despicable Monster

Like ME

Is Unworthy of the

Precious TEARS

Of A Remarkable Creature

Such as YOU"

And yet you wept