Mind In Turmoil

Is this love real or
an emotion born of lonliness.
From comfort given when needed most.
Friendship becomes more, then lies start
and distance is introduced.
Now unsure of you, not knowing
how to speak these thoughts.
The need for confirmation grows
but all that is received is illusions
of what could be.
Thoughts enter my mind
Should goodbyes be spoken?
Can my heart take your not being there?
The words have come so many times,
to be pulled back at the brink.
Time has put confusion to rest
though apprehension grows stronger.
Answers become clearer
as images are brought into focus.