Across the Hall

I almost walked across the hall In the breaking light of dawn, I almost walked across the hall Would it be so very wrong? I almost walked across the hall But told myself to sleep, I told myself I would never tell This secret I would keep. If I walked across the hall I would find passion waiting there, Tears upon my pillow Would that really make him care. I could never hurt my friend Even though I craved his touch, My heart was beating faster I loved him very much. Maybe in my younger days With such a carefree mind, I would have walked across the hall And closed the door behind. Lynn Barany