His eyes, so warm and mesmerizing.
I had always been there,
moments of sadness and joy.
It was always me.
The beach, the night picnic under a cherry blossom tree.
The places I had wanted to go on a date with you,
instead you took the girl your eyes saw.
The girl who never understood the sadness behind those cheerful eyes.
The girl who never noticed until you were seen by everyone.
I saw you, only you.
For years, even when you would buy candy and split it with me,
when I didn't have money.
The boy who made me feel as if I mattered.
Clapping and watching the petals fall,
as you stand there at the altar with the girl of your dreams.
I realize now,
that I was just another flower in your garden,
and she,
she was a magnificent magnolia tree that stood at the centre of your world.
She had stolen your heart, along with my dreams and hopes.
