Note: I do not own Trigun, "Vash 'the Stampede'" nor Luida. They belong to the incomparable Mr. Yasuhiro Nightow.
Roughly a decade prior to the beginning of the manga/anime, when Vash left the Seeds ship village... there was a young woman who was reaching toward him as he walked away. Her name was Luida.
The following poem contains sentiments that I imagine may have gone through Luida's mind, at various times, when Vash was away and she was compelled to remain behind.
To borrow a quote... "Vash the Stampede: Wanted for $$60,000,000,000 (and worth every penny!)"
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Luida's Lament
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When you are near
The suns shine much brighter
Night skies are sublime
Each burden seems lighter
When you are near
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When you are near
I live for your laughter
My heart hears glad songs
Of peace ever after
When you are near
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When you're away
Dark clouds dim the light
Most days feel like night
I live 'neath a blight
When you're away
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When you're away
My smiles are all dimmed
My heart weeps alone
And fears grow long-limbed
When you're away
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If I loved you less
The suns would still shine
The nights might seem kind
Few burdens were mine
If I loved you less
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If I loved you less
More laughs might be had
My heart might be glad
Instead of oft sad
If I loved you less
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…
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Your destiny calls
And you'll not deny
You go to fight Knives
To us, you won't lie
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I know you must go
That you cannot stay
Though I like it not –
Go, freely, your way
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I'll not speak my fears
Nor show you my tears
I've been missing you
For so many years
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Take care as you travel
My prayers go with you
Though I say it not
My heart's with you, too