My breath comes in long sighs
My pulse in dull thuds
My thoughts in broken strains of mournful piano and guitar

Guess what I'm thinking about
You
Like always
Do you know why?

Because you have given me
The best
The worst gift
You have to give

You have given me hope

Because I think I might have a chance
Because there might be some part of you that sees me
Because you might really be looking

But I can't know
But I can't deny
So for the best
For the worst
I hope

And the bittersweet hope clogs my throat
And the bittersweet tears soak my face
And the bittersweet rain floods my soul

Maybe
tomorrow.