I take you for granted,
Thinking you'll always be there.
But when reality lands,
You are no longer here.

Tears fall down my face,
Though I promise not to cry.
The house is full of empty space,
Too empty for me to identify.

Someday I hope to see you again,
But I don't know that for sure.
I hope to bring you back but I can't,
I miss you, now and forever more.

I didn't get to kiss you goodbye,
On your old, wrinkly hand.
I can swear I see you cry.
My heart breaks into tiny specks of sand.

There's nothing good about goodbyes,
That's all I can say for now.
So many empty promises and lies,
Too many for me to figure out.

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