And I Know...

You left.
Without saying goodbye.
You left.
Without giving us a try.

You returned.
You came back.
You returned.
To make us pick up the slack.

But I know...

You'll leave.
Once again.
You'll leave.
Like you did back then.

And then you'll return.
Yes, like always.
Yes, you'll return.
Plaguing the rainy days.

And I know...

I'll leave.
This place.
I'll leave.
Your face.

I won't return.
I can't return.
I won't return.
To watch you burn.

And you don't know...

I left.
Right after you.
I left.
Right on cue.

I didn't return.
I didn't come back.
I didn't return.
To keep you on track.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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