Love? (To: J.G.)

We had something special,
my J.G. and I.
Best buddies for years,
with a hint of romance.
Then the day came,
with that dreadful call.
"Hey hon! Guess what, I got engaged!"
"That's wonderful, hon. I'm really happy."
I lied to him,
I was crying inside.
For the love that I thought had a chance to spark a flame
even though distance keeps us apart,
has now been stomped out by the cruel feet
of 1700 miles.

1990