That

You were so pretty.
And so distant.
I was so interested
and so confused.
Walking backwards,
you faded away.
I turned around
to face the loneliness
I knew so well.
I heard your voice,
unexpectedly.
Walking away,
I said no,
but I wanted to say yes
for so many reasons.
You wanted this.
I wanted that.
I settled for this.
And found myself miles away
from that.