Ode To Mike

I loved you much deeper
than those curly, curly locks
tromping in our boots
around school through the halls
without destination
only passing time discusing
such important things
like what to eat
and where to sit
I lost you like everyone
it seems no matter how
hard I try they all leave
like the rest you would not explain
the old boy-meets-girl story
and other girls are just that-other girls
I never saw the difference
I just saw your gentle smile
and the kindest heart
you even asked me
if I would be your friend
an offer I intended to keep
but it was you that lied
and moved on without looking behind
I was still there waiting
until the bell rang
and school was out
I waited by the lunch line
I waited by the stadium
I sat down by the grass
hoping you'd come around
where we used to hide out
from the whole entire world
pretending it was our own
but just like Delilah she crept in
and shaved away your strength
what I wouldn't give to pull
those black coils again
or just know one smile
from your face was mine

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