I felt a longing, so I tried
To call you on the phone,
And then I felt so empty when
You said you weren’t alone.
I tried apologizing as
I held you on the line,
And that is when I realized
That you could not be mine.
You told me I should try again
When he would not be there.
I tried to tell myself that you
Were trying to be fair,
But I could not help feeling that
Your love for me had gone
And that I’d be a fool if I
Should let you lead me on.
And now I’m trying to forget
The love we used to share.
I’ve finally come to realize
That love’s no longer there.
The love which you and I once knew
Has now come to an end,
And I could never look at you
As more than just a friend.
July 25, 1982
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