I don’t understand
Why you couldn’t say “I love you”

As your best friend
I stayed by your side
And listened to you
As you told me all the time
How it only brings you sorrow
Because three simple words
Can end a whole friendship

I couldn’t understand
Why you kept him at arm’s length
And pushed down those feelings
For satisfaction of his presence

How could I understand
When I was in no state to love?
I never truly liked
Those boys who caught my eye
So I could never understand
Why you’d go to such extremes

But now I do understand
Because like you to him,
I suppress my feelings for you
And accept my position
As your best friend