A Summer Without You

I've got some things I need to say to you, some things you need to know
I've written poem after poem about this, but none that I'll ever show
So I guess this one's the one that will finally tell you how I feel
And remember that this came from my heart; it's completely real.

You're coming back home soon, and I can't wait to see your smile
It always manages to brighten my day, and I haven't seen it in awhile
I'm looking forward to hearing your voice on the phone every day
And I'm eager to hear all those sweet words you always say.

When I finally see your face, I know what will run through my mind
But I'm not going to let those feelings just slip right again this time
I'm going to say them right out loud, and even if you turn away
At least I know I had the courage to say what I wanted to say.

I've fallen for you, and that's something we both know very well
Even if I denied it, it was obvious, and I know you could easily tell
And you can't really pretend that there isn't something going on
Because I know you feel it too; and this feeling's awfully strong.

I know we should be together; we've hinted at it all year long
And I know we both said not now, but how could now be wrong?
I'm sick of beathing around the bush, so I'm just going to say it outright
I want to be with you darling, and I really want to be with you tonight.

I'm hoping you'll say you feel the same, but I know that's unlikely
Because I know you really love her, and that you don't love me
I'm not really your type, and everything you've said could be a lie
But I still don't take back what I said; I guess it's worth a try.

It may have taken me a summer without you to admit the way I feel
But I know that before I just denied it; I've felt like this all year
And from all our conversations and all the words you said
I'm just hoping that at the very least you'll kindly undersatnd.

So now you know, and it's your turn, because I've done my part
Every word that I've written here came straight from the heart
And even if your answer is no, my feelings won't just end
I love you darling, and with that said, I just hope we'll still be friends.