Realize

Years had passed and there were times she never even thought of those who had left.
Then there were times when she would run across a picture and pause.
She would wait for the twisting pain in her heart that always would come but after time, the pain faded into nothing but a faint twinge of memory.

All those tears she cried. Were they not real? Were they something in the moment only? Not to last the test of time?

She gave so much love, kindness and respect and did not see hardly any returned.
It took a long time for her to understand why when those dark eyes would shine with so much desire and love but the actions would not match. The silence reigned so much that she felt as she was dealing with a mute.

What you eventually realize is some people won't ever see your heart; even when you show it to them.
It is then  you'll understand, they're still searching for their own.