I never really knew you
When you were here.
Two short years I knew you –
While you were here.
I didn't see you much
I was there, you were here
But there were many calls and letters in between.
I always looked forward
To our next visit.
To see you
Speak with you
Be with you
While you were here.
You gave me comfort,
I gave you joy.
You told me stories,
I told you mine.
And I still get the feeling,
You never understood me,
And I never knew you.
What's your favourite colour –
Do you know mine?
What's you favourite subject?
You never told, but then
I never asked.
I know your friends, and you know mine,
And we've seen each others houses,
But still, I don't think you ever knew me,
And I never knew you.
You were like a parent,
But was I a child or a friend?
Did you love me, or
Was I a duty?
So you see, I never really knew you
While you were here.
Do you know how I feel now?
Now that you've left me
Alone.
Just that – I feel so very
Alone.
I hate you for that, you know!
But then I remember you,
And I can't hate you.
Too much love, you see –
It gets in the way of hate.
So there you are,
While you were here,
I didn't know you,
But I loved you.
Now that you've gone,
I know you more,
But I hate you.
Are you watching me now?
I hope you're proud.
It matters more what you think than anyone else.
I didn't know them at all –
But I thought I knew you …
Now I know I didn't.
Did you have a pet?
I was never allowed.
And what did you do in school?
I never did get any details,
But you got a play-by-play of mine.
With commentary.
Were you on the house team?
You were so proud of me because I am.
So.
I said I hate you.
But I'm not really sure anymore.
You were the family that loved me;
Now you're gone.
You've left me too.
Was it me? Everyone says
It wasn't. I'm not so sure.
I think it was my fault.
I did it.
I made you go
I didn't mean to.
I tried to get you back.
I couldn't bring you back.
You were gone.
You left me.
And I did it.
It wasn't because I hated you!
I loved you.
You were the only one left!
I've got no one else now.
I trusted you, you know.
While you were here.
I told you what I told no one else.
Now who should I ask?
Wherever you are,
I hope you're happy.
Maybe you can learn more
About me.
I've learn more about you
Since you left.
What about you?
I wont ever forget you,
Or forgive you for
Leaving me.
But maybe I should.
It was probably my fault.
Was it?
I wish you could tell me.
I would have to follow you
To find out. But
I'm too scared.
I never really knew you
When you were here.
Two short years I knew you –
While you were here.
I didn't see you much
I was there, you were here
And now you're there,
And I'm here.
