For married folks, there is a rule
That flirting is okay
But once it stops, don't look back
Quickly walk away
One day, like a fool
I broke that rule

It started out inadvertantly
with trifle conversations between you and me
But more and more I began
Yearning to be near you
Whenever I can

I was fascinated by your smile, your eyes
And I soon realized
I had become addicted to you
You sensed this too
Your flirtations became bold
And my heart you grabbed hold
Although it wasn't yet an affair
We started meeting here and there
It didn't matter, anywhere

The anticipation of being near you heightened each day
I knew I couldn't go on this way
My heart was weak
But my conscience was strong
Reminding me that this was wrong

You are married and so am I
He's always been a wonderful guy
I couldn't hurt him
He's been so good
Remembering all this, I understood
That I must keep my distance from you
Our relationship we can no longer pursue
So my dear, we can still be friends
But our meetings alone together shall now end

©2000 Edith Bael


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