How Long

How long would it have taken you
To erase the thought from your mind
Of when we held each other's hand
and you gave me a kiss on the cheek

How long would it have taken you
to tell me a single statement
About how you love me,
but your heart was already taken

How long would it have taken you
to look me in the eyes and see
all the suffering, pain, and sorrow
that your lie had brought to me

How long would it have taken you
to just ask around for answers
For you knew something was bothering me
but you I wouldn't tell

How long would it have taken you
to actually figure out
that the darkness that I felt
would make my next action my last

How long would it have taken you
to actually tell yourself
that now that it is finally too late
You love me over the other.