I am losing you.
You do not know it yet but I see it.
I see the snatched looks;
the side glances;
hear your quickened breath;
feel you tremble when he is near.
Your mind is closing to me,
he is your light now.
His knowledge and wisdom
surpass mine in your eyes.
The smiles you saved for me
are locked away safe for him.
Soon you will share secrets
that only I was entrusted with.
We will say goodbye for good
and I will be as a stranger to you;
an old acquaintance at best;
someone you once knew.
I am losing you.
I know it and can do nothing.