He tried to make her bitter; Tasted the sweetness of her words. Constructing stories to lure the mind Somehow finding the time, To still be in the way. Blocking things that time brings. In the way of what destiny Had to offer in his absence. Summarizing his fallacies as fantasies Of the mind that lacked acceptance. The truth was right there. SHE. The truth that spoke without words Narrating simulations that transpired in real time. Changing things up at the drop of a dime. Carrying a mind that's sublime With the wisdom that time has offered. Steady choosing herself. Opening up to show a softness mixed with strength That can't be touched unless approved approvable. HE. Socially proclaimed master of confusion. Having his illusion cracked by the processed actions. Traction built then slowed with time Filling the expected timeline of attention. Emotions returned in real time without a mirror. Frustration of failed attempts Making it hard To hear her. He left her standing on a pillar of honesty. She declined the proposal. Him, unable to look truth in the eyes. Her, reserved for one worthy of direct connection. - E. Ex.