every time we meet,
you take my breath away.
I am constantly left speechless
by your ability
to make me forget
how to formulate sentences.
you connect with me
in a way no one else can,
filling me up
from bottom to top.
I accept
your embrace.
you are a part of me.
how can I ever let you go.

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.

everyone tells you to
speak up
when you're in pain
speak up
when you're lonely
speak up
when you're quiet
speak up
but when you
speak up
everyone tells you to
shut up
when you're quiet, lonely, and in pain
and you
speak up
shut up
when you say you want to die
shut up
and when you're dead
you should've
spoken up
so which is it
should I
speak up
or should I
shut up