A shrill bell rung, splitting my attention.
I walked quickly, in hopes of seeing you.
You stood there, my mirth popped by tension.
Sneaking behind her but she said "I know it's you"
She turned and you gently kiss her pink lips.
I turn away, my chest heaving painfully.
I should've known, you loved her all along. I'd dismiss
it again and again. I want otherwise, truthfully.
With blurry vision, I ran blindly; following the pain
in my heart that travels all through my veins and body.
I'm a fool for you, falling hard and quick like the rain.
She's always been your lover and I, your buddy.
I wonder why our paths crossed. You're a trophy
I thought I deserve but I'm just a runner-up.
You keep me up at night, better than shots of coffee.
I want to move on but you have me in tight knots.

-m.b