[. go . home .]

I wanted to kiss you

I wanted to say,

"Don't ever leave me.

Please tell me you'll stay."

I wanted to hold you

I wanted to cry.

I wanted to shout out

"Don't tell me goodbye!"

I wanted to beg you"

Don't leave me alone."

Instead I just smiled,

Turned, and walked home.

July 1, 2002