it was before my chest hurt,
when my feet weren’t sore,
and my hands were smooth.

you loved me before my hair was ash,
when my smile wasn't crooked,
and my speech was fast.

before life came,
before pain came.

before a shadow took over my heart
and we grew apart.

my story went by
wishing i'd done
what was to be done

a lifetime passed by
seeing you be
all you could be

(but without me)