Paper Life

the one who got away

There was nothing left to say
After all, everything was done and over
You moved on, made your choice
That's okay, you'll remember me later
You'll wish you'd stayed when I find the right guy
He'll be my Mr. Perfect

I'd thought you were it
But what did we know about love?
Things were always the same
You looking away, never meeting my gaze
I let you into my life
Bits and pieces
You let me down again

It was starting to seem unreal
That you ever loved me
Others claimed I was pretty
I never listened because I didn't feel so pretty
Only dirty, to know you played me hard
My friends let you in, you hurt us all then

30 years down the road
I'm traveling around
Perfect husband, wonderful life
Couple kids, amazing times
Music was there
It was my thing to hold
All I had when you left
I pushed myself hard
I needed to escape this dark past of mine

You were there suddenly
Your cart in front of mine
"Is it really you? Is this true?"you'd ask
"It's me. How're you? It's been far too long"I'd say.
"Been good. Couple rocky parts but things are okay,"you'd say.
I'd nod like I knew
After all, I stopped seeing your photos those many years ago

"You wanna grab a coffee?"you'd ask
If only you knew I still hated coffee, too
"No, thanks. My family is waiting,"I'd decline and then
Like a wisp of wind I'd be gone
Through your fingers, chasing my own adventure

I'd kiss his lips sweet, the way only for him
After all, he was Mr. Right in your sea of wrong
You'd knew you were wrong
You missed out
So let's save the pleasantries
Kindness is nice but you never showed me
Until 30 years too late
I was the one who got away