La Douleur Exquise

Unrequited

You gave me your heart

Such a long time ago.

I rejected you back then,

But now I'm filled with woe.

You were always there

When I needed somewhere to cry.

I never knew how much I needed that shoulder

Until you said goodbye.

I was so caught up in him,

I couldn't see you.

I thought I had what I needed.

Now I know that's not true.

You had smiled then,

And told me you'd wait.

By the time I was ready,

I was too little, too late.

She makes you smile,

Bigger than I ever would.

I should leave you two be,

But I don't know if I could.

I suppose it's my fault,

That I'm to blame.

I had my chance,

And I flushed it down the drain.

She makes you laugh

Like the kid you are.

You look at her like

She's this bright, shining star.

I envy her.

It's petty, I know.

But, she's got you,

And I can't bring myself to say hello.

Because I know I'll break,

And cause a scene,

So for your sake,

I'll put up a little screen.

An imaginary line

Dividing you from me.

Because that's the only way

I can set you free.

You were never mine,

Nor was I yours.

But I still miss you

And our daily wars.

And one day,

I'll say to her,

"Love him, please."

Then, I'll become a blur.

I won't disturb you.

I just don't have the heart.

I'll just forget about how

It tears me apart.

I want you to be happy,

And if it's not next to me,

I'll still smile through the pain,

Bright as can be.

Now I know how it felt,

When you first confessed.

But, that's unrequited love,

I guess.