Couldn’t

Why couldn't I look you in the eye?

Why couldn't I reach out to talk to you a little longer?

Why couldn't I ask when we would meet again?

I couldn't stop smiling when you spoke,

My heart couldn't stop rapidly pounding,

I couldn't move.

But I couldn't ask for more of you,

I couldn't tell you to stay, because

You couldn't have desired me the way I desired you.