My legs feel like lead


But I run with all my might


I cant allow you to do this


At least not until



I confess


What weighs heavily on my chest



The church is in view



For a moment I smile


But then the door opens


And your standing in your wedding dress


And the groom is my best friend


The wedding bells ring


Announcing your joy


And my unknown sorrow

You catch my eye and smile


But I have to turn away

Im too late

But how could you not sense my feelings for you

The ring I prepared


I take it out of my pocket


I stare at it for a moment


This ring held hope for a future

A happy one with you

Possibly

But I guess now Ill never know


I throw the ring over my shoulder and it lands in the gutter


It drives me crazy that I didnt

Show you how I felt sooner

I take a chance

And give you one more glance

And all I can say is

You look good in your wedding dress

And then I slip silently away