• Lately, I took a romantic interest in Emily. She played hard-to-get with me, but I finally got her to a point where I was certain she'd give me a green light. She didn't. I was left shocked and confused, but I didn't let the rejection get to me. I spent time with my guy friends and left it at the motto, "Bitches, man." But oh, I was so confused! I couldn't understand why she was unwilling to commit to a relationship. I was certain she liked me! What could possibly hold her back? An hour ago, I saw Emily for the first time. Of course I've seen her in person before, but never like I saw her today. Ever since I met her, she had been hiding her face, but today she finally took off the mask for me. I might as well have looked into a mirror. The cuts in her heart matched the shape of the scars on mine. You see, nearly two years ago, Jenny left me for Skyler. Tyler left Emily for Katy a year ago today. Corny as it sounds, we were both torn to shreds by the ones we loved. The difference? I found the strength to put my pieces back together. I'm stronger today than before Jenny broke my heart, and it doesn't pain me one bit to reflect on our past relationship. I even managed to salvage our friendship before Jenny left town; we keep occasional e-mail and MSN messenger contact :) In contrast, Emily is still torn up over Tyler. She never found out how to mend her broken heart, so she just put a mask over it. She was able to get on with her life, but she wasn't the same on the inside. She was cold, bitter, and repressed her desires (and yes, I realize how sexual that sounds). She even began leading guys on--whether unintentional or not, I can't be certain--only to let them down. All this as the result of an improperly treated broken heart. And now I understand why she turned me down. Every action that ever baffled me makes sense. She hasn't gotten over Tyler. Luckily, I've been through her situation before. I know how to help her. Will I do it for my own gain? Partially, yes. I can be her supporting man, meaning I would have a girlfriend, and a very attractive one at that. Will I help Emily for her sake too? Yes. I know the pain she feels in watching the one person she loved walk away around someone else's arms, someone whom she felt must be better than her in every way, for why else would her lover leave her? I know that pain, and it kills me that she should be suffering that much. I wrote a poem about Emily a while ago. I didn't want to share it on Facebook or Myspace, since it's very personal. So, I will share it here, where I am anonymous, and Emily can never find it. It's called "Lioness". Caged and lonely lioness With beauty so mysterious I wish to set you free-- And I'll settle not for less The cage that schisms you and me, Do I hold its golden key? Or must you be in pain As I look on, helplessly? Lioness--roar--once again! For I can break the heavy chain That keeps us both apart, That binds you to your barren plains So weep not o'er your broken heart It will be mended once we start To share our loneliness And love together, heart to heart

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