Chosen

I picked a future before we named it

Held the line while you stood unsure

I learned to bend you stayed the same

Called it love called it mature

I thought staying meant I was chosen

Thought patience would pull you in

I stood there sure already broken

While you just let me in

I was already all the way there

You were close but never sure

I mistook your silence for promise

Didn't know the difference before

I chose you

You never chose me

I was all in

You were still deciding

I don't blame you

I just finally see

I chose you

You never chose me

Next time I showed up louder

Tried to be everything you'd need

Gave you time gave you answers

Gave you more than I could bleed

You said words that sounded steady

Said my name like it was true

I held on to every second

While you kept one foot loose

Same ending different reasons

Same slow fade in the dark

I keep choosing with intention

You keep choosing what's easy on the heart

I chose you

You never chose me

I was all in

You were still deciding

I don't blame you

I just finally see

I chose you

You never chose me

Am I missing something simple

Or am I seeing too clear

Do I love a little too hard

Or pick people who disappear

I keep asking what's wrong with me

Like love's a test I failed

But wanting to be chosen

Shouldn't feel this heavy to say

I chose you

You never chose me

I gave my best

You gave what you could

Next time I choose

It won't be lonely

I'll choose someone

Who chooses me too