A Heart I Cannot Keep

I hear your voice. I see your face. I know you smile When you say my name. You're far too kind. You can read my mind. You feel for me, And for that, I'm sorry. I'd feel the same, But I cannot. I admire you from afar, But I'm long since spoken for. I know you know, But you don't know I know, Though your heart Is on your sleeve. I accept your affection, Though you know my rejection. I can't be your woman, The way you want me to be. All I can be is your friend To be there til the end, To hold your heart in my hand. Alas, I cannot keep it.