He looked into her beautiful
saddened eyes for the last time.
His gentle  fingers
touching her cheek softly.
Almost in a whisper he said
You must know
I have always loved you.
Fighting back teardrops
she retorted
I always loved you too honey.
Just as he walked away from her
for the last time.
his shoes clicked on the pavement
as he left her.
she did not move
watching him exit her life
and her heart
when he was out of earshot
she whispered.
you will forever
be my special one darling.
The one who got away.