A Little Poetry Can't Hurt

I've Never Been In Love

Just because I've never been in love, doesn't mean I don't know how

I've never been in love
but
I'll stare with wistful melancholy at the lead singers who croon their soulful tunes
with their hands caressing guitar necks

I've never been in love
but
my heart wilts at the thought of people being disappointed by love
when I only see everything lovable about them

I've never been in love but
I can't help the fiery passion fired
when the pair of best friends I was rooting for
get together at the end of the movie

I've never been in love but
I could tell you so earnestly
the reasons I believe love saves people
describe so vividly
the blissful smiles of those who are

I've never been in love
but
there is a growing ache in my gut
when I imagine the young man pining so hard for the girl
is singing to me

sometimes I wonder how I could be
so deeply affected.
by the lingering glance of a stranger be so impacted

since
I've never been in love