Thinking back I realize
the big mistake I made
lending you my heart and soul
for more than just one day.

You were so gentle
when we started out,
but quickly turned sour
towards such a bitter thing.

The pain from the fights.
The rough words you said.
Now I can say I don't miss
those rotten old days

Your words pierced my flesh.
Your screams bled my heart.
But I don't need your love.
I'm learning strength, alone.

So don't come crying
back to the love we once shared.
You just won't find it.
It is not even there.

I've been away from her for too long.
I don't know if she missed me, but I sure missed her.
I missed her smell, her taste, her gentle embrace.
I missed her kiss, her touch, her finger's caress.

I've seen her. She's changed.
Does she even remember me?
She speaks to me but a couple words.
I also have changed, but I'm in essence the same.
Or am I?

I try to kiss her like we used to.
She moves away, and looks some place else.
I'm a stranger to her.
She couldn't remember me.

I can't blame her for forgetting.
After all, I've been away for too long,
but I try to get at least one look like the ones she used to send my way.
Just one look to show me, I'm back home again.