I can remember
letting go
before you left without
even saying goodbye
Told me what to say
and I heard it all before
when I still wanted you to try
try
part of me just
always will
I’m a sucker for holding on
to what’s been gone
a destination
with stops along the way
no matter the outcome we still try
try
your beauty was always
next to mine
could be more beautiful
or cancel each other out
both neither and either or
as you’re heading away
do we still try
try
making something from nothing
try
making time
before time makes you
we like to play around
with our words
deal with our questions and uncertainties
I can be the hero of your fable
or the fool on the mountain
unwilling to try
try
can we try getting
more surgical
the general idea isn’t good enough
it seems
specifically the pursuit of happiness
I can’t make you happy cause
that’s up to you
and it’s worth a try
try
making something from nothing
try
making time
before time makes you
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