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There's a word I can't say
because every time I try,
I'm reminded that you don't feel the same way,
or the world comes crashing down around me,
my world comes crashing down around me...
You come crashing down in front of me...
The final imprint of your wings,
seared into the sand,
but at least that time
you had a proper funeral.
Now and again, we fight
and the ache in my heart grows stronger
because all I want
is to hold you tight.
And the time you had me
begging for my life,
I almost said those three words…
but I didn't.
I said nearly the same thing but with
a whole new meaning...
But close enough that it worked.
It was true, you know.
I need you.
I want you, too.
And most of all...
Most of all...
It took me twelve years to get the words out...
But not before I lost you time and time again
and that final time...
That final time you said... that...
And then you left me
ALONE.
You left me crying against the wall
all alone.
I didn't even get to give you a funeral.
You died and left me with nothing
but a couple photographs
and a few stolen moments
when the world wasn't about to explode.
But you're back now
and I tell you every morning when I wake up
and every night before I fall asleep in your arms
and every time you smile.
I get to spend the rest of my life telling you.
I can spend the rest of my days
and then the eternity after that
telling you how much I love you.