I saw her yesterday at dinner
Sitting with him in a booth.
I wondered if I went and asked his name
If she’d even tell me the truth.
But I just decided to step back outside
And stand in the falling rain.
Then I watched them through the window
And it caused me so much pain.
I was looking for the shine of a diamond ring
On the finger of her left hand,
And even though it’s not there, it doesn’t mean anything
Yet it’s more than I can stand.
I wonder how many times she’s been telling me lies
And leading my poor heart on.
I can see a new shine there in her eyes
Telling me our love is gone.
I tried convincing myself it was nothing,
And he was no more than a friend.
I started to turn and walk away,
But I had to look once again.
Sept. 19, 1992
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