I was merely a friend

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Tears glistened like stars on her cheeks.

I knew it would be this way.

The light no more in her eyes

It was more like the sun setting

Slowly over the sea where the waves

Sparkled on the retreating tide

She confided in me that it was over

All I could remember was saying

He was a lucky man to find her

And she chuckled with happiness

When I said that, not remembering

She always made bad choices

While I talked quietly to her

And listened to all her dreams

She never saw the desire

I thought flashed like beacons

Animating my own face

As I was merely a friend

Someone to talk to

To wipe away her tears

To tenderly pick her up

Brush the hair from her face

Gently kiss away the hurt

What a farce this was

It never entered her head

I would like to kiss her nose

And stroke her cheek

Then hold her pretty hands

Lay my head between her breasts

To hear her beating heart