Walls [ of glass ]

I saw you in the distance
I reached for you, but alas
My palm did not hit yours
But instead a pane of glass

I was confused and hurt
I looked for answers in your eyes
But to my great misunderstanding
I did not find surprise

You looked sadly at the pane
That kept your hand from mine
As if you had expected it
As if you knew the glass we'd find

I tried to read your mind
But all I found were fears
I looked into your eyes
But all I saw were tears

I realized I had done this
I put the glass in place
I made you wait too long and now
I'd lost every ounce of grace

I whispered I was sorry
But it did not penetrate the wall
Just when I thought I had it
I finally lost it all

The guilt will not subside
And the pain shall forever last
You will never forgive me
For this infamous piece of glass