I think we laughed once—

wind in the trees,

hands in the water,

feet in the leaves.

Or was it raining?

Or was it cold?

Were you beside me?

Did I let go?

I think we danced once—

here on this floor,

your hand was steady,

I think I'm sure.

Or was it quiet?

Did we only just stand?

Was there a song there?

Or one empty hand?

You were here.

Or something like you.

I think I could feel it—

I don’t know if it's true.

You were here.

I think you were here.

Or something like you.

Or almost.

I think you stayed once—

night turned to blue,

we whispered nothing,

or maybe we knew.

I think I reached out—

Did you pull away?

Did I hold too tight?

Or did you stay?

The way you looked—

or did you?

The things you said—

or was it me?

The way you left—

or did I wake,

and you were gone

before I dreamed?

You were here.

Or something like you.

I think I could see it—

I don’t know if it's true.

You were here.

I think you were here.

Or something like you.

Or almost.

Or almost.