love story

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narrated by our souls,

listened to with our hearts,

our love story remains untold,

never unfolding its promises

we hid it away

to avoid hurting others,

to not offend their morals,

or invite their judgment and intrigue

our banner celebrated free-spiritedness

in words alone

avoiding exposure

and eluding our truth

in the end, we ran from discomfort,

and from unconditional

and free engagement

our connection dimmed,

lacking nourishment and care

for never having inspired others,

we lost us

the love story that never was

but real to me

more than a fantasy,

healing and gifting hope