Au Contraire

It's been longer, I said, than I ever thought it would be.

Until time would bring me back to seeing you.

Clearly, I left wanting. I left needing something

You would not condescend to give to me.

So only now, when I am full

When I remember how it feels to not hunger

And peace is painted lightly on my brow

I need to find her. And tell her.

I thought my world would end when you left me waiting

I thought I'd never be the same.
Swore since I was 16, I'd never ever be happy

Until you gave up and ran to me

But somewhere, behind me.

Blindsided, blindly

Stumbling into love.

In no way I ever thought

I would recover, no

She's not you but

I'm happier anyway now.