Mon chèr Marie

I dropped out

I split

I skipped town

I didn’t pay the bar tab

I left without tipping the waitress

I walked out

I quit

I stepped down

I didn’t know what to say

I left without giving my notice

I spaced out

I tripped

I hit ground

I didn’t leave the light on

I left without seeing the difference

Dear Mariah,

You stayed with me

The whole time

You sent me smiles

And hearts

And more smiles

You showed me kindness

And faith

And friendship

And tenderness

And love

Je te porter dans mon coeur

Je te porter dans mon âme

Mon chèr ami

Mon chèr Marie