each time, when you leave
I wonder if I'll ever see you again
and each time, when you come back
you smile at me and laugh at my fears

we'll always be together, you say
because we're the best of friends
and we talk until 2 in the morning
when I fall asleep to the sound of your voice

but this time is different, isn't it?
you won't be coming back again
I heard it in your voice
as you didn't say goodbye


© Nancy Anderson 2002