You forgot something

You had stayed there for quite some time
In the back of my mind

You never said a word
Just sat, like you were supposed to be there

You looked so comfortable 
A certain peace in your eyes
A steady breath flowing through your lungs
Like its where you belonged
Like it was home

Whenever love swept me off my feet
You were there in the back of my mind

Whenever my heart ached 
You were there in the back of my mind

Whenever I thought I was finally moving on
You were there in the back of my mind

It’s been 4 years and you never left
I guess you never were one to give up

No matter what happens, you are there to remind me
Of the great friendship we had
Of the great memories we shared
Of our love that fell apart time and time again

Oh how I wish I could have that back again
Just one more chance to make this work

I could promise you I’ve changed 
That I’ve finally grown up
That I’ve finally figured myself out

Which I have

But you are now 953 miles away
And those words would mean nothing 

I hope you’re doing well down there
In that new place you call home

But I hope you know you left your favorite sweatshirt
In the back of my mind