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People leave.
Most people leave things behind
Things like memories, love, passion,
Ideas, heartache, friendship
Things that cannot be retrieved unless sought.

Most do not come back to search
They piddle away anything useful and meaningful
And search for something or someone else
Because it is easier to find new than repair old.

I do not leave.
I try not to leave good things behind.
The bad can gladly fade away.
The good, I tend to keep my grip on.

Like you, my dear friend.
How many times have you said you wanted to see me
Only to never answer my phone calls
Or my ideas of getting together?

I love you.
But sometimes, you bite off more than you can chew.
Luckily, I know how that can happen
And I try to be patient, but it can hurt.

Please answer next time.


Dedicated to M.G.