"What was it like meeting him?"
Asked gratitude
It was like every butterfly, congregating in my stomach.

"What was it like loving him?"
Asked joy
It was like living through every sunset over and over again.

"What was it like watching him leave?"
Asked despair
It was like losing everything, all over again.

I don't want to weep anymore,
Let us leave that to the willow trees.
I don't want tears to fall any longer,
Let us leave that to the rain drops.
I want to soar,
Let me take that from the birds.
I want to shine,
Let me take that from the sun.
I don't want to look down anymore,
Let us leave that to the stars.
I want to hope again,
Let me take that from your heart.

My head is aching
And full of you
My heart's not quite breaking,
But God, it's painful, too.
When I think of what we've left unsaid
My stomach starts to turn
And with every memory of your bed
My eyes begin to burn.
My hands are at a loss for words
When they can't find yours to hold
And with your voice so long unheard
My ears feel lost and cold.
Each winter storm feels longer
Each summer, much less warm.
Each night the black is stronger
Each star has lost its form.
Mondays feel more blue,
Though every day is black and gray,
You took my rainbow with you
Every time you walk away.
I will my heart to forget
I will my mind to rest
I will my hands not to fret
And remind myself that,
For me, you may not be the best.