after The Cranberries’s “Linger”

“You know I’m such a fool
for you,” plays in my head
as I check my phone and avoid
responding to your text. 

We went to a bookstore
together, and I wanted to be
holding your hand, but
we stood too far apart. 

It burns, and it’s tearing me apart,
but I will glue myself back
together with the pieces you left
me to hold in my pocket. 

I’m in so deep, and I’ve been
pulling myself out inch by
inch, but I should have realized
earlier. I love you endlessly.