Did She Win, Or Did I?

From the first time we met

It was a battle

She wouldn’t give in

And I wouldn’t let go

Days passed on

And years went by

The battle went on

And on for long

For nothing was at stake

Save for our own pride

It wasn’t just the thrill

Nor was it the prize

It was just us

Blinded by petty lies

We didn’t know

For what we fought

All we cared

Was who came first

And so the battle carried on

For days together

And years together

The battle was won

But the question remained

For all the pain

And all we endured

Did she win?

Or did I?

Though days had passed

And years gone by

We wondered together

Was it truly just us?

Or was it our pride?

What surprised us all,

(For we were surprised)

Is that after all those days

And years gone by,

We had not gained a thing

But each other’s side

Though the battle had been won

We did not care for loss

For enemies who had long since withered,

We became the closest of friends

What would you say then if I’d asked…

Did she win, or did I?