i, you, & them

j

billions in this world
and i'm in love with you
still am perhaps
and you already know that
is it funny then?
just how love flows?

but i'm not who you want to be
fair-skinned, pink-lipped beauty
what can i give you to like me?
no more than a friend
no less than a lover
and i'm neither for you

you curse me a love unattained
not even in my dreams
i can't tell if they are nightmares
or realities where
you look at me with that familiar look
of admiration, maybe fondness

cupid's bows run out all the time
unsuspected lovers are torn by
such irresponsibility
you left me a broken heart
and that's alright
i helped you with it anyway