You Won't Slip Away

I kiss your picture goodnight,
Remembering our final goodbye.
I watched you walk away,
Even through tear filled eyes.
You slowly closed the door,
Wondering if I'd try to stop you.
You whispered goodbye with the door cracked,
Leaving me to sob on this damn cold floor.

I already knew I made a mistake,
How could I let my baby slip away?
That night I couldn't get to sleep,
I just hugged my pillow and weeped.
Sometimes I'd glance over at my nightstand,
Decorated with thousands of pictures,
Every single one of us.

This just isn't working out,
I need you in my arms again.
It's only been a week since you left,
And I'm already missing you like crazy.
I have to stop living in a memory.
There just has to be a you and me.

I get up and run out the door,
I get in the car and drive to your house.
It's midnight and I'm in my pj's,
I just hope you haven't fallen asleep.
A million things are running through my head,
This seems stupid, I know,
But true love knows no bounds.
Finally decided to chase you down,
I promise you won't slip away.

I get to your house,
I run to the door.
My heart races as I start to knock,
Suddenly I feel the urge to run away.
You answer and catch me off guard,
Your blue eyes shining in the beautiful moonlight.

I catch my breath and start to shake,
You grab me and pull me into a warm embrace.
I whisper,"I love you.. I'm sorry."
You smile and say,"Wow, you look amazing."
Even though I know I don't.
My hair is a total mess,
I'm wearing my pj's with no makeup.
Everything falls into place as we kiss,
I promised you wouldn't slip away.

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Written: 8/27/07
Submitted: 9/2/07

~Rikku~