I NEVER EVER TOLD YOU

 

I fell in love with you

When you were eight, I was eight too

You had no front teeth

And you were freckled and chubby too

I loved you

But I never ever told you

 

I didn't love you

Because of how you looked you see

I loved you because

Of what I could see inside, deeply

I loved you

But I never ever told you

 

I couldn't help loving you

I loved you irresistibly

I hid my feelings

Loving you in secret and invisibly

I loved you

But I never ever told you

 

When you were thirteen

You changed overnight from pupae

And transformed

Magically into a beautiful butterfly

I loved you

But I never ever told you

 

Had the ugly duckling

Still been here today

I would have swept you up

And carried you away

I love you

But I will never ever tell you

 

I will keep my love locked away

But I will love you

Until my dying day