Very Special

You wanted something very special
You told me all about it
I nodded my shallow agreement
And was happy to play along.
But I underestimated its importance
And when you changed your mind
I didn’t realise how important it was
So was happy to oblige.
The fire still burned within you
And along came something very special
Offered by another, of kindred outlook
And now you’re not here.
I don’t blame you for this happening
I just wish you would have taken my hand
And told me how very important it was
And made me understand.
Now I know I’ve blown it
Now I’m not very important
You’ll find another who’ll listen
Who’ll really understand.