The Need

The day our eyes met;
I saw the want.. to forget.
No longer in love..
but unable to leave.
No longer happy...
but wanting to believe.

I saw on your hand..
the mark of your man;
Shown brightly by
that sparkling band.

There was a need
in your eyes..
red with the tears
that you cried.
Wanting more than
You were given...
wanting more than
just living.

We talked for
a while......
Eyes sparkled
then you smiled.

I could see the want
In your eyes.....
just wanting
to try......
Someone new..
That might truly love you...
not just own and
possess you.

I thought I was
the guy.....
that you might
want to try.
But in the end
You just needed
a friend.