I was a hair late. Those mere hours were enough for her to put me on the back burner, And move someone else to the front. I was left wanting, waiting, and waning.
Yes, we will exchange pleasantries, And even embrace on occasion. But the embraces will be nothing more than reminders of how platonic I am, Or how pathetic I've become.
The wayside by which I stand cannot be overcome by merely remaining hopeful. Yet, the time for action has passed. Though I still pine like the ghost of Neruda.
This is about a coworker I developed some feelings for. I said nothing for months. I finally did and she let me down very easy. Nice gal. Still friends to this day. Though, we got together for one night after this.