Footprints

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I hear the gulls crying
And the sand sifts between my toes
I lay down a blanket
I'm alone at the beach, and nobody knows.

The rain patters down
And I look at the sky
I remember the days
When I could see it in your eyes.

Those days are long gone
And so are you
I don't know if I've moved on
But the sky is still blue.

The rain stops
And the ocean brings shells to my feet
Maybe if I listen
I'll hear you call out to me.

The ocean grows rougher
And it washes away
The shells and the pebbles
The footprints I've made.

The rain comes back
And so do the tears
I'm not done wishing
You were still here.

I won't be done with it
At least not for a long while
I stare into the waters and
I remember your smile.

You didn't want me to miss you
All you wanted to do was leave
And I don't know if I can still pretend
You ever cared about me.

I do miss you
And the pain is here to stay
But I know the footprints you left on my heart
Are the kind that won't be washed away.

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