I don’t mean to stare at the couples

sitting and interacting.

As for myself as usual on my own

the way it’s meant to be.

Over so long I’ve grown to accept

more years of regret.

Then I had hope and many dreams

that never came true.

Easy to be bitter but what’s the point

am I as much to blame?

Nothing can be altered its my history

life I’ve found is a mystery.

I have children and grandchildren that’s great

yet why was I born?

This thought I often mull over when low

but can’t dwell for long. 

What I’ve done is not all gloom and bad

aren’t we all happy and sad?

So as I’m very often to be found alone

reflection is part of living.

Watching couples out makes me think

did I honestly miss out?

Lovers or even those with companionship

life still is a challenging trip!

I stare at others as I remember when it was me

now I sip a lonely cup of tea!

The Foureyed Poet.