Brand New Braids

(when I arrive)

rubbing on my knees;

smiling in my face-

softly caressing my cheeks;

catching me in your embrace

(you miss me, I miss you)

the words falling from your lips-

and drifting to my ears

before others we reminsce-

behind us--many years

(I braid your hair)

you sit between my legs;

you look up and then you smirk

no matter what anyone says-

wish we could've made it work

(why'd we grow apart)

know you couldn't stay

wonder why you are here now?

you loved me so you say;

but you left me anyhow