I met a genius on the train
today
about 6 years old,
he sat beside me
and as the train
ran down along the coast
we came to the ocean
and then he looked at me
and said,
it's not pretty.

it was the first time I'd
realized
that.

please, don't forget about me.
I know that you told me you won't,
but everyone lies once in a while.
please, don't forget about me.
you said I was too important,
but you'll meet new people, so
please, don't forget about me.
as the world changes,
and you go through it and grow,
please, don't forget about me.
we went through a lot together,
but now you'll go through more on your own.
please, don't forget about me.
as more distractions come your way,
even if you can only remember for a little while,
please*, don't forget about me.