College Tales

Weeks, I Think

It's been three weeks, I think, since I last spoke to you.

Before that, I tried every day just to say hi to you.

It's been three weeks, I think, since I last thought of you.

Before that, I couldn't seem to forget you.

It's been three weeks, for me, to feel better about myself.

Before that, I felt like I was nothing compared to everyone else.

It's been three weeks, for me, to finally begin to get over you.

Before that, I wanted nothing more than to be with you.

It's been two weeks, I think, since I've begun talking to new people.

Before that, all I had were the same people you had.

It's been two weeks, for me, and my heart's begun to flutter.

Before that, it only sank when I saw you walk by.

It's been two weeks, for me, and I think I'm getting better.

Before that, I thought every day was a death sentence.

It's been one week, I think, and I can smile again.

Before that, I found it hard to even laugh at people's jokes.

It's been one week, for me, and I've begun to care less of what people think.

Before that, I worried about everything I did.

It's been one week, for me, and I can see how much stronger I am.

Before that, all I ever saw were the flaws in myself.

It's Wednesday, and today was the first day I'd seen you in a long time.

And today, I didn't have the sinking feeling I had before.