just a thought

what could've been

my heart raced

at the thought of your attention

my thoughts were consumed

with thoughts of you and I,

us together

my emotions went haywire

due to your presence

but that was then

I made myself vulnerable,

that was my mistake

I made excuses

for your lack of interest

I was naïve

I should have known better

than to trust the sweet words you said

my heart felt betrayed,

and my mind felt dumb

but that was then

and this is now

my emotions are now tame

and my feelings have subsided

I gave you my trust,

but I now realize

you didn't earn it

it took me too long to learn

that all my friends were right

I never regret,

but I don't forget

so don't come running back

now that you're noticing

what could've been.

for that was then,

and this is now.