I was/am Her

My memories of you
From, oh so long ago,
Are of lollipop dreams
And dragonfly wishes.

I feel you so close to me
And yet,
You will always be so far away.

I want to reach out and hold you
Tell you to not take that road,
Whisper in your sweet ear
And tell you, "You are loved."

But I know you can't hear me.
You will always continue with your sad smile
And your ponytail that was always on too straight.

I miss you...
I love you...
Even though you will never know me.

I want to take care of you,
Put you under the shelter of my wing.

But I already know your future.
And will never be able to help you change it.

Maybe we will meet
On a day like now
At this exact moment,
And you will realize
(Pen to paper)
That I am you...
You will never be alone.
And inside me
You will always have a home.

Until then,
I will sit here and think of you,
And try to convince myself
You will never be alone.

For you, are me...