Maybe...

Maybe I thought I knew you once

It was quite a while ago

Maybe I felt the way you did once

Now all I feel is this bitter cold.

Maybe I used to laugh with you,

Maybe I held you dear.

Could be once I cried with you,

Before you left me stranded here.

And maybe my heart pounded at the thought

Of leaving you alone.

Maybe once it even stopped...

That was before you turned to stone.

I came to you looking for hope,

You turned me away in your fear.

You happened upon a well-worn cure,

But I'd already abandoned my tears.

I didn't notice how that hurt you,

I didn't focus on your pain.

Because I knew that, had I done so,

It would have driven me insane.

Maybe if I'd known you better,

I'd see how you pretend.

Maybe if I'd listened better,

I'd still have my friend.