Never Regret Having Loved

You worked three weeks to buy that necklace

She "oohed and aahed" over at the mall

Three weeks later she did an about-face

Leaving you with aching and longing, that's all

You emptied your wallet at the arcade in the park

Trading up prizes 'til you won her that bear

All in the hope it would win you her heart

Now you're alone wishing you were back there

Never think of it as wasted money or time

Or that it's because you didn't do enough

Just hold dear the feelings you felt at the time

And never ever regret having loved.

You walked down the aisle and lifted her veil

You vowed only death could make you part

It's still hard to live with the feeling you failed

And harder to live with a broken heart

Playing with kids at the end of a long day

Was something you looked forward to

Now when you get home the house is empty

The weight of loneliness is hard to get used to

But don't try to wish it all away

Don't curse at the heavens above

When those thoughts come just say

I never ever regret having loved

March 2015