What if you and I hadn’t lost each other
in unspoken words
We hadn’t walked alone
the paths we have chosen
into different worlds

What if I hadn’t told you that I met someone 
and you hadn’t moved away
What if we had danced and danced
forever
for that was all we could speak

What if you had stayed 
and waited for my return
like every year
and we held our hands and embraces
remained the joyful kids we were
when together
then kissed
one last time until next year

What if I hadn’t seen the clouds in your eyes 
sometimes
and the love for life in your smiles
always and despite all
What if I hadn’t been scared
and you intimidated 
and none of us moved on

What if I hadn’t told you that I met someone
and you hadn’t moved away
we both stayed there and then
in that moment
kept dancing
as if there was nothing 
above and beyond
as if dancing was our only occupation 

You loved me quietly 
So did I
I didn’t hear your voice
neither mine
What if I hadn’t told you I met someone
and you hadn’t moved away
I returned next year
you were not there