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.