you used the word "love" like you said hello
—always delivered with a laugh
like the word held no weight,
and it was nothing more than that,
just a word.
and you passed by so quickly
like a whirlwind through my life,
but still,
sometimes i miss you.
when the world's dark
and my head's filled with worry
i envision myself,
safe in your purple room.
and behind my eyelids, i see your sight
—your gummy smile and soft brown eyes
as our words hang in the air
and heavy on my mind.
and it feels like i'm reaching across miles
just trying to hold your attention
because for me,
not even the you i dream,
wants to stay a while.
