couples pass you in the hall holding hands
and you can't help but wonder why you never saw them
when you were with him
----
and you can't help but think that
if you'd stuck to the guidelines of high school dating
he'd still be here
your heart wouldn't ache
and you'd get all the hugs and kisses and roses
that every girl deserves
you shouldn't have taken it so far
----
no one wants to be bitter
but when you see him with her
you just want to hate hate hate
and then some
but all that comes is this cold desolate sort of feeling
that pricks at your eyes
and the countless schemes to bring him back
that wouldn't work even if you did try a few of them
----
and as you turn away
he kisses her
and you're reminded that the magic ended a long time ago
February 14th is just another day for you
just another Hallmark holiday that you have to live through
with the thoughts and questions plaguing your mind
leaving you to wonder if anyone even gives a damn
and that's the worst feeling of all