Above Ground For Me Not You

I kept living for the small joys and everyday adventures.

I kept breathing for the calm of falling asleep to the sound of rain.

I kept going for the satisfying crunch of leaves under the soles of my shoes in Autumn.

I kept existing for the sound of my favourite song playing in the coffee shop around the corner.

But mostly I stayed alive for the chance of passing you by in the market and feeling your eyes on the back of my head as I walk on.

Alone.

Yet somehow stronger than before in my resolve.