Spark of Hope

We were walking down the street
the night I fell for you.
love had made its way between us.
there was nothing I could do.

I had known you for a year
saw you only as a friend
how could feelings just appear
and a love for you begin?

But soon enough emotions grew,
leaving others far behind.
I hoped and prayed that yours would too,
and you'd be by my side.

I lived a life away,
so long.
far off inside a dream,
I'd gone.

To think I had a chance,
I tried.
to tell myself we'd dance,
I lied.

I thought maybe
if I'd say it
long enough
it might come true.

I hoped
if I kept dreaming
then one day
I'd be with you.

There was one small spark of hope
somewhere left within my reach.
sometimes the things you need to know
no one else can ever teach.

'Cause just about a week ago
I saw you in the hall
I smiled, waved, and said "what's up"
and stared at you in awe.

But all that you could talk about
was your date with my best friend.
and suddenly my every dream
came crashing to an end.

I tried to be supportive.
I even forced a smile.
I hid inside the pain I felt
and kept it in denial.

I know you're happy with her.
I saw it on your face.
but maybe just for one day
I'd like to take her place

Just to see what it would feel like
to get a hug from you
To kiss your lips, be in your life,
to know you love me too.

But you know what?

You'll never know this.
you'll never understand.
I bet you'll never notice
I keep staring at your hand.

Just wishing I could hold it
and tell everyone you're mine,
but that can never happen,
and for now I'm doing fine.

The rain,
it came and washed away.
my spark of hope is gone.
But even after storms have raged
my love for you lives on.