I was never able to get used to the fact
That someone has to leave

I don’t think I’ve ever been
The one to leave first

I’ll always hold on too long
I say we’ll keep in touch
And they’ll respond in kind

But eventually the distance catches up
New school
New state
New lives

My texts always follow, unanswered

Lost, lost, lost
I didn’t do anything wrong
But it’s a two-way street
And I’m the only one thinking it’s worth the drive

I can’t reach for you now
It’s been years
It’s been lifetimes
We’re not meant for each other now
I have to grieve what we had

It’s for the best
So goodbye

And hello
To all of the new people
Flooding my life
With the love I’ve always deserved

/May 30th, 2023