Last Year

Last year

You came for me

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Last year

We watched heroes ski down mountains far away

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Last year

We found adventure at the end of a cold road

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Last year

We cuddled on the couch and took trips around the world

I ran my hands through your hair

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Last year

You handed me a piece of dog-eared pink paper

My name scribbled in a corner next to Darth Vader

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Last year

You bought her flowers

You laid everything out

And I didn’t say a word

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Last year

We waited

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Last year

You cried and cried

I sat with you in the dark

Afraid

Wishing I could help you

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Last year

I slept in your house

I was alone

It was all right

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Last year

You trusted me

And I told you I loved you

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Last year

Feels far away

But when I close my eyes

I can see your face

And I know we’ll always have

Last year

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Last year on Valentine’s Day I babysat, and I babysat, and then I babysat some more. It’s funny how the pronoun “you” can leave so much mystery to circumstance. Last year I spent the day surrounded by so many different people. Moments that seem so long ago, but are still so clear in my mind.

I miss you.