Divided Unity

I.

The three states that matter share this letter

I'd say for worse, maybe for better

Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan it seems

But guess what? There is no I in team.

The three dates that matter most share this number

I thought it was lucky but it tears me asunder

Our love, our touch and our break share a two

But guess what? There is no I with you.

The three things we'd always say share this trait

Something I unfortunately discovered too late

"I love you"s, "I miss you"s, and "We're perfect, you and I"s

But guess what? There is no I in your lies.

The three things I told you would always stand strong

A habit of mine that I'd like to call wrong

I loved you, I'd stay, hope things go well for awhile

But guess what? There is no I making you smile.

The three things I wished for you are things you can't test

You could take them to the bank or in your fibs invest

Good luck, good will, and good fortune every night

But guess what? There is no I to aid in your fight.

The three things you asked for are things I tried to give

And I told you I tried, without you I'd not live

Do I look like I'm living? I am, from afar

Because guess what? I am still your guardian star.