Waiting

I loaned my heart to you for awhile
when you were down and out
I thought you would return it
eventually, when you were through
at night I lay here waiting 
for you to return it to me
I don't think I'll ever get it back
that chunk you took with you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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July 21, 2010 at 8:38 AM
If this were Facebook I would give you a "like". Thanks for sharing this. - Jodie Q
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