Whenever he left

Before the Academy

He always came back

He never said where he went

The scene always broke her heart


Whenever he left

Once they were Shinigami

He came only once

To say his final goodbye

So he said; she didn't know


Whenever he left

He never came back for her

When he was Captain

She was the Tenth's Lieutenant

She had no time anyway


Whenever he left

When they were little children

She brushed her hair & teeth

So hard she pulled her hair

Scratched all the enamel off


Whenever he left

She always wept with worry

He never really

Seemed to care for her at all

No matter their place or rank


So when he was killed

She fell to her knees and cried

For the final time

Only it wasn't really

She cried everyday after