"Silent Tears Of A Lost Love: When Perfection Became The Price"

In the shadow of what could have been,

She lingered, refusing to give in.

For one small mistake, he turned away,

While she fought hard to make him stay.

Every effort she did employ,

Yet he found reasons to destroy.

She saw his every shade and hue,

But when she showed hers, he withdrew.

Confident, hopeful, just one percent,

In a love that lacked his full intent.

She held on tight while he let go,

Leaving her with tears to silently flow.

Once a chatterbox, now quiet, still,

A beautiful thing, gone downhill.

She aimed for growth, for love to soar,

But all her efforts left her sore.

He sought perfection, a flawless find,

While she was loyal, loving, kind.

What more in love could she bestow?

What was lacking, he failed to show.

Now she sits with silent tears,

Her hopes shattered her love in arrears.

She gave her all, but still she lost,

In a story where love had a cost.