I walked into there
so long ago
right into hell
head held high

with foolish
Optimism

and there you were
smiling
appealing
defeating

time went by
spent in this grease hole

I've suffered
I've fret
I've cried
& I've looked to you

I love you
& you kept my optimism alive
barely
it was hungry
it was doubtful

but it had you

we've fought
sort of
And the tension never ceased

we've grown to know each other
& and I know I wasn't the only one who cared

But you've found another
and
I'm happy for you

and it's finally your time

time to make something of yourself
time to leave here
time to forget

but

I've memorized all those things you do
when you're nervous and excited
& there they are

I see you plugging your ears
as you overflow with emotion
and in that moment

I love you
I know I do
everything about you

I truly love you
& in a tunnel of hands
Waving goodbye
You ascend to bright futures ahead

and I miss you
I already do
& I can't say one word
'Bout how I feel for you

I want you more
than I've ever known