it's been a long time
since i saw you with short hair
no scars, and wide eyes

it's been a long time
since that spring we crash-landed
into eachother

hello was the start
of a shy, long time coming
farewell in the works

see somehow, we raised
eachother for rock bottom
then raced to get there

but, cut! life drips on
hurts like sorry, sighs like space
we've seen better times

wonder if kids can
grow up backwards, outgrow heart?
well, suppose we have

still, you deserve those
wide pools of blue you were born
to watch the world through

it's been a long time
since you gave me butterflies
this time, they're for you

hands tied, fingers crossed
misty eyes as you take flight
it's been a long time

and it'll be an even longer
night
once the sun sets
without you
beneath it