After Farewell
                Why do I smile when I recall our last conversation?
                I should forget you by now
                Was it you or my imagination?
                To believe in that allow
                So eloquently spoken, those words were no sweet
                Not the one's I had expected, for sure,
                But I asked, and I stood to receive,
                As my hopes fell apart to the floor
                I swallowed your answer bravely,
                Glad just for the cease in suspense
                I forced a smile, and walked on quickly,
                But have carried it with me since,
                So I do not understand my reaction
                When we pass each other by
                Why is there still this attraction?
                I know you'll never be mine,
                But it's hard the way you put it
                Though I need to let you go
                Because I really must admit,

                That's why I liked you so.

                               ~Nicole Baniukaitis ("Grand Valley Lanthorn: Your Turn" 03/13/06)