poetryismusic

Not For You

My heart beat faster

Pounding

Not for you, but him

I watched longingly,

Hoping for a look

Not from you, but him

I wrote out letters of declaration

Not for you, but him

I wished on a shooting star

Not for you, but him

Oh, though I thought I knew

I wanted

Not for you, but him

I saw you in that stunning gown

So now, I guess, you win