Author's Note: I think Matsumoto and Ichimaru strike me as one of the most hopeless couples in Bleach, partially because of the whole Aizen thing, but neither of them seem the type to fess up about anything beyond friendship. Maybe because they seem so hopeless is the reason I find them so attractive (take that all of you HitsuXMatsu shippers!).

At any rate, this was original poetry, and when I found it a while ago, it reminded me of this couple, so I thought I'd share. Treat me kindly, please.

Disclaimer: Bleach is the property of Tite Kubo and I do not profit from the publication of this poem.


Waiting is the Worst

A Poem by Sam Wolfe

I'm happiest when you're here,

I miss you when you're gone.

As for in between,

I only wait for what's to come.

Never doubt that I've cared,

That I'll always be here,

Until the day you don't want me,

Unless the Fates decide,

I'm yours

And you're mine.

I can't be here forever,

But I'll do my best to try.

If you don't love me,

Don't soothe me with a lie.

I only wanted you to know that I'm here,

And quite simply out of time.