The tales of two

*Thought this up while I was people watching at a coffee shop. A couple laughing at a table and a man sitting alone, reading his book, looking up at times, not too far away...*

I have seen that smile before
You used to laugh like that with me
We used to talk about the future
And dream of how happy we would be

You used to move your hair like that
Pushed back behind your ear
Whenever you were nervous
Or when you were sincere

I used to be the one right there
The one sitting next to you
The one who thought you'd never leave
The one who lost you

And now I hear that laugh again
I see that smile wide
But I see that someone took my place
And I hope you're treated right

But if I had the courage
To walk over and say hi
I would tell you you look happy
And I was glad to see you smile


*The same people, however, this is the from the woman's point of view knowing the man from her past is near her...*

I see you in the corner
Though you do not think I do
I see you with your coffee
Reading that book that you used to

I know you watch me laughing
And I know you know it's real
Deep down I know I miss you
But I am better off right here

He makes me feel invincible
He always cracks his jokes
He took me here to make me laugh
Because I really needed some hope

We were beauty, you and I
We were perfect for a time
And I know you will not come here
You will not come and say hi

Just know that I am happy
And my heart will love you still
But time had ended for us both
Now free yourself, my dear

-Katie Civitelli, 2019