They’re telling me I’m better off now
that the new one will make me happier
than you ever could
but even if you were messy
and confusing
and a little dirty
I still miss you
and I wish we were still together.

I can’t help but agree with them.
This new girl is beautiful
and accessible in ways you never were.
She’s bright and popular
and everyone wants to be around her
while so many were standoffish with you.
I never understood that.
What didn’t they see
what was so obvious to me?

Whatever it was,
we weren’t to be
and now you’re free.
I’ll try to come back to you
when I can
if only to say hello
even if it hurts
because of what you mean,
since I still miss you
and I wish we were still together.