I saw your post that you needed someone to talk to
Half of me nearly tripped over my words in worry while the other half slammed on the brakes
Why would she want to talk to me?
After all this time of drifting apart, the connection fading like the waves of time erasing our bond in the sand with each tide coming in
I could never admit that you crossed my mind
That not even time could erase your beautiful smile or your whimsical laugh
That even while dating her, I never stopped thinking of you
But that time has past and I've been trying to live in the present
"I need someone to talk to"
I wanted to scream that you could always talk to me that your suffering was mine and that you'd never have to bear pain alone
But the hesitation held on and as I stared at the unforgiving screen I took a deep breath and asked myself "what's the worst that could happen?"
And I went for it
Heart-pounding and fingers trembling I messaged you, letting you know that I was ready to listen if you were ready to talk
And you did
You poured out your heart and I ate up every word
Though it hurt to see you in pain in a way I'm grateful that we were both burned by the same flame
If it wasn't for your post I may have never reached out
If it wasn't for her we may have never met and while I cannot see the future I know you'll be in it and for now that's enough
"I'm glad you messaged me"
So am I
