I knew it when he chose
to pick himself up and walk away
to spend time with someone else;
I knew it then
and it was clear as day
I was in this world all by myself
I knew it when he gave his attention
he spoke mostly about his thoughts
and did not inquire about my heart;
I knew it then, too
When he made details seem important and then forgot,
They did not matter when we were apart
I knew it when he spoke
of you, sweet girl, and he almost cried
having no idea I was cracking open inside
I knew it then
and I asked myself all this time
how did I ever believe the look in his eyes?
les’nspired
