The Girl I Loved

A girl once stole my heart
Her smile could light up a bazaar
She had a heart of gold
I knew, I could tell … even from afar

I got very little to say
certainly not my whole story
We went our own ways
The years buried the memory

She’s back now — happy chance
Wiser, more self-assured
Kindness ringing in her voice
Just as sweet as before

She laughed at my jokes
I laughed at hers
Better not feed any hopes
Only makes it worse

I feel I’ve lost something
She’s now with another
I’d no claim on her back then
And can’t make her mine ever

If I only had more pluck …
More courage …
But I cannot go back
Things have changed
A new day is about to break
Watch the sun blaze