Gone

You left, after so many years

You left and didn’t say good-bye.

We were the best of friends

Kindred spirits since we were young.

We grew together, we fought, we talked,

We laughed, were quiet, but were connected.

And then you left.

You found a boy and lost yourself

In him and you seemed to forget

Who you were and where you came from

Who you left behind.

Never did I hear from you

Never did I see you

For years you were gone.

Was it because of you that I found her?

She was lost, I wanted to fulfill.

Her lips were new and I didn’t know better

Guess that’s why I fell so hard.

Three weeks later, my heart hurt

I let her go, her anger glancing off me.

A summer experience

That’s what I call her

Makes my shame easier to bear.

Maybe.

And then you came back.

I was shocked really.

You walked up with your mom, looking sheepish.

Of course I hugged you

Of course I gave you a hard time

Of course I was happy to see you.