It Might Have Been

A childhood romance

When we first met,

You were four; I was three.

We decided to marry.

You were just you; I was just me.

 

Then we started school, and everything changed.

Cooties were contagious, we both agreed.

On the bus we sat across the aisle.

Two identical souls, separated by society.

 

As we got older, we started to grow.

To get lost in a middle school maze.

Yes, it was in that middle school hell

That we first began to part ways.

 

We began freshman year,

And things got better.

Though I had a date to prom,

You were still unfettered.

 

We locked gazes in the hallway.

You held your new girlfriend’s hand,

But still I waited for you,

A pain I could barely withstand.

 

University parted us yet again,

We both majored in music,

But across the country;

The story is cliché and classic. 

And now we have met once again,

But you are taken.

A prettier, smarter woman than I.

My very soul is shaken.

 

The ring on your finger

Symbolizes the ultimate betrayal.

We were meant for each other,

We were both willing and able.

 

I miss you, I need you.

Please come back.

To those carefree days

Of naptime and snacks.

 

Upon seeing you, I know it's true,

That for all sad words of tongue and pen,

The worst are those fateful few,

'It might have been.’

Reviews

[TLK]

"To those carefree days
Of naptime and snacks."

Reminds me slightly of: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6zFm__86ws
Apologies for how crappy the synth in this sounds to modern ears. I heard this on vinyl when I was very young, and it sounded better then.

[Irene]

wow. that's heartbreaking.

[Speak in Silence]

This is amazing, good luck :)

[ragtack]

I did so enjoy the elegance of this melody. Like the ancient picture faded up on my wall. Sweet and sour kisses dance upon the mind.

[Serenity Faith]

Depressingly romantic indeed....

[Falling Leaf.]

Another work of art! Exquisite, superb, flawless! Brava!
~Wilted

[Erin Thomas]

"I miss you, I need you.
Please come back.
To those carefree days
Of naptime and snacks."
This is one of the best stanzas I've read in a while!!! Really great work! Keep it up! If I would change one thing, it would be making it a little more mysterious and showing rather than telling, but that can get challenging with keeping a rhyme scheme. Really good job!!!

[Harley (arbiter)]

Great job. It might have been. Yes those are the saddest words. 100/100

[natzky]

whoa....
it reminds me of someone..anyways, we have to move on thats the actuality of life...;)future bard of Avon...heheh

[Legolas]

Almost made me cry!! Such a sad story. Well written:)