Just Another 4-Letter Word
It's been so long
since I've seen you...
your face of courage,
of strength.
It's been so long
since I've heard your voice...
your voice of friendship,
of comfort.
It's been so long
since I've lain awake at night...
wondering how it would feel
if you were lying here, too.
It's been so long
since I fell for you...
beginning the long struggle
of standing again.
It's been so long
since I reminded you of my love...
knowing that you have a love of your own
--with no room for mine.
It's been so long
since I've cried for you...
cried for broken dreams,
a broken heart.
It's been so long...
yet, it was only last night
that I realized that love
is just another 4-letter word.
