i watched something that made me think of you
though you would not like the comparison
i heard something that reminded me of you
a song you showed me
you don't write me anymore
and I don't want you to
but I almost wish you would
i used to catch the glint of your eyes at the edge of my open window
"I can still see you even though you try to hide" you used to taunt
maybe you watched something that reminded you of me
I hope it was flattering
though I'm sure it wasn't
when you look towards the unsettled sea
is there a glimpse of the blue in my eyes
my laugh in the endless call of the seagulls
my heartbeat in the footsteps along the boardwalk
in the irritation from the sand caught in your sandals
in the pungent stench of saltwater that permeates the skin
part of me hoping it's you that I haunt