While chasing your ghost I became one myself For years, it felt true Once vibrant eyes that sparkled A bright effervescent ocean blue This present girl the same, Only now a deeper hue Cheeks flushed, warm rosy pink Awkward questions and subtle winks Patiently I waited, but it was never official I said I’d wait a lifetime for you Were you really all that special? Long drives that end at sunrise Will always make me think of you How foolish I was to think, that I could be your muse A fleeting dream you couldn’t lose Twice my fingers brushed my nose A secret sign for us to hold Remember that time? You held me so close My hand in yours, we flew Who knew two people could run so fast, Spilling laughter as we passed through Feet pounding beneath us Hearts racing in our chest A moment so pure I’ll never forget For once, it wasn’t me choosing you Southbound drives beneath moonlit skies Stale yellows and long goodbyes A tap on the roof, you said, for luck Had me fooled, when you picked me up Nights I thought would last forever I would always run to you Up you would lift me Round in circles we’d spin Light as a feather—I loved you But then my heart crashed Like the drop of a pin And now I chase your ghost, Still running, but now on my own The laughter has faded, Our memories jaded As I watch you walk beside someone new