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without you
when the autumn leaves
start to fall again
and the cool breeze
picks up once more

who will then be there
to clasp my hands tightly
as you once did
with so much love?

even a few days, minutes
without your gentle touch
without your smile
and i fade,
like the end of a bad movie.

for who can keep me
on my best behavior-
even on my worst days
but you?

i have built myself up
through your kind words
and eager mannerisms,
and i fear:

now, life without you
is simply empty
and i will cease to exist.