on and off

She's the one I yearn for, I confess, In this love-hate web, we're both powerless. Between closeness and disdain, we sway, A toxic dance where emotions stray. Her touch is a craving, a relentless need, And yet, her actions leave my heart to bleed. We embrace, we smile, but then we shatter, Engulfed in a cycle that leaves us scattered. I can't release this grip, I'm held so tight, While simultaneously hating the constant fight. Our hearts collide, like waves crashing ashore, An on-off friendship that we can't ignore. A love profound, yet laced with sorrow, Longing for someone I can't fully borrow. Our connection ebbs and flows with no end, I despise how it leaves me at its mend. our tale intertwines, A story of longing, both cruel and unkind. But through the chaos and agonizing pain that sways, Hope lingers, that love may find its way.             -ray foster