Before You

Before you came along,
I was only half a person,
an unfinished puzzle.

Then, you came and became the missing piece.
At last I was whole, vital, alive, and in love.
And then you left and a part of me went with you.

I died inside, once again.
Now, too late, I realize that you never really fit
anyway.

I just shoved you in for something to fill the gap.
The missing piece was within me;
it took someone like you to help me find it.

I hate you for causing me pain.
I love you for helping me to grow up and find myself,
and though it still hurts
I thank you!