I'm Not In Love

I hang up the phone
And I smile because your voice remains behind
In my ears
For a moment, all my cares are off my mind
If only you could come to see
What your existence means to me

A thousand miles away
But I could almost swear I feel you breathing
Our last sweet kiss
Even now sets my heart to beating
I tell myself you're just a friend
But I know that's not how this will end

I'm not in love
'Cause I promised you I wouldn't be
But I'm not above
Imagining you here with me
Our hearts and minds can dance among the stars
And I'll pretend that I don't want you in my arms
Because I'm not in love

I will not deny
That a pretty face or two has caught my eye
But my heart
Is on reserve until you happen by
Though I may struggle through these words
I know the sentiment is heard

I can't hope to hide
From the way your smile inspires me
But I will try
To divert the love that you can't bear to see
Until we know the time is right
To let our loving hearts take flight

I'm not in love
Because I promised you I wouldn't be
But I'm not above
Imagining you here with me
And every time I hear you say my name
I can tell your sheltered heart feels the same
But we're not in love

October 29, 1998