From Afar

That's me off in the distance
I offer little resistance 
as I watch you from afar
like a star
through the lens of my telescope
with the hope that you would shine
but I knew you would be just fine
thoughts of being by your side still haunt me 
I wasn't as close as I wanted to be
and what I wanted to see
I could only see from afar
so how can I be where you are
maybe I'm afraid 
even though I have nothing to fear
is that why I feel safer over here
maybe I'm being selfish
but it just felt right 
to stay out of sight
while keeping you in my sights 
I didn't want my love to be in your way
so I found a way to love you
and still have an amazing view
as I watch how amazing you become 
from afar 

© 2014