FROZEN LOVE

FROZEN LOVE


We bumped into each other inside the grocery store
I ran a hand through my hair and hated what I'd wore;
You smiled and gave me that old wink
And as I took your hand
I thought how good you looked 'til I saw your wedding band.

You remarked how I smelled great and wondered what it was
I said "You know, the same old stuff"
And then removed my gloves;
I asked about your family and since they were all "fine"
You remarked that one had moved and then asked me of mine.

Your cell phone rang and you took a call, I guess it was from home
I wandered down an aisle and suddenly felt so all alone;
You caught up with me and said
"I'm sorry, baby, that was rude"
"No" I said, "I understand"; yet it broke the mood.

Inside I was trembling and felt a sudden, icy chill
As your hand found mine, I sensed that same old thrill;
"Hey, this was great!" I blurted out
Avoiding your dark eyes
You said "Yeah" but we both knew, we were full of lies.

I watched you as you left the store, headed for your new car
And as I drove away I saw a beautiful, bright & shining star;
But then I saw it falling
Straight into the frigid sea
And God forgive me but I wished that, that falling star was me.