Imaginary Lover

You don’t know me You did not know me then I watched you from afar You knew not where or when I turned up at your practice I saw you through the gate You stood behind the free-throw line You did not hesitate I even watched you on the diamond As you swung your mighty bat I perched high in the bleachers In heat and rain I sat When you scored the winning touchdown I faithfully cheered and yelled My would-be high school lover For you my young heart swelled And now we both are ancient Alas, I missed my chance If only I had spoken up To claim a sweet romance