A Chance

by Fred Kim


So close that I can smell you,
See the light shimmering off your eyes.
If I could just reach out and hold you,
Spend my time around you every night.

But you're so far from my grasp,
So close yet so far,
All I can do is simply wish upon a star,
One day perhaps, I can have your affection to clasp.

Why is it so hard to be more than your friend?
I don't think anyone's ever given me the chance.
My luck I can never bend,
All I can do is take in one last glance.

Soon we'll move away,
Never seeing each other ever again.
I will miss you to the bitter end,
And hope that I'm at least in your thoughts.
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