You’ve heard it,

But I never showed it.

I said “I love you,” but I never tried to kiss you.

I’d get nervous when you’d lean for a hug,

You were always by my side, but your affection, I’d just shrug.

I kept you on the sidelines too long.

You moved on to another guy.

I said ‘I love you,’ never proving it with actions

Leaving you to question if words were true or wrong.

Now you’re gone,

And I’m left in the silence,

Wishing you were still here.

Wondering what we could’ve been,

If only I used more than words.