By hollywoodfox
Date: 2006 Jul 04
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I Loved You Once, But Not Twice

The answer to a question
That you have yet to ask,
Remember who will be there
When you peel away your mask

She gives you fleeting pleasure
The attention you pursue
Just know that it's as passing
As a water-pressed tattoo

But who am I to tell you,
'Don't walk away, just run!'
I'll watch you from a distance
And when she's had her fun

I'll dry your tears away
But I will not hold your hand
And someday you'll love someone
Who'll make you understand

Why I cannot stand here, stagnant,
Though my love for you is true,
I'm number one in my life
And I'm number 8 to you

Waiting on a narrow chance
that you may change your mind
Just doesn't seem appealing,
I've never been that kind

So, thank you for the time we've shared,
I'll now be on my way,
It's time to greet tomorrow, and
Blow a kiss to yesterday.