Monday, November 23, 2009

We Were Once

(New--Dec. 09)

We were once so close we'd say "I love you".
We were once so close we'd talk until 6 am.
We were once so close you said they just didn't understand the connection we had.
We were once so close I ceased to be nervous with you and melted into complete comfort.

Once we were current
Now here we are: the past
These things find a way not to last
Swimming in sea of distraction
But still drowning in you

We were once so close that she was threatened.
We were once so close I actually let you hold my hand.
We were once so close you'd call me to return a text.
We were once so close you hung out with me the night before you left for tour, not her.

Once we were current
Now here we are: the past
These things find a way not to last
Swimming in a sea of distraction
But still drowning in you

We were once so close you'd call at 3 am to make sure I was home safely.
We were once so close we had a web of inside jokes.
We were once so close we could communicate just with our eyes.
We were once so close that I hurt you and pushed you away.

Once we were current
Now here we are: the past
These things find a way not to last
Swimming in a sea of distraction
But still drowning in you

We were once so close I wanted to let you read everything I'd write, and no one else.
We were once so close that you sang right to me and I didn't look away.
We were once so close you cried to me.
We were once so close you sent shivers down my spine and tears to my eyes.

Once we were current
Now here we are: the past
These things find a way not to last
Swimming in a sea of distraction
But still drowning in you

We were once so close that you called me one of your best friends.
We were once so close that it made you proud.
We were once so close that she had to tear us apart.
We were once so close you said I could tell you anything.
And I did.
Anything except "I love you" in the way I truly meant it.
I just couldn't get that close.