Have I loved in vain? Would my hopes and dreams bring more than searing pain? A dull ache remains and yet I still dream. My vanity would make me think I can not be part of a team. Yet I know my love was in good faith I offered my soul. Gave what I thought was valued. I did not love in vain. I loved but the love was lost nowhere could it be returned and so I will be sad. A wistful soul hoping that hope does not leave