I don't know why I sent that
instead of
"I need you."
I just can't trust a tree with such shallow roots.
My years reach down to the center of the Earth
and you have so much room left
to
grow.

I never really understood the new generation
the drugs just made it seem like I did,
no allegiance to anything
no responsibility to anyone.

I love you wholly
you love me despite my ignorance.

If my new life suffocates me this thoroughly
how can there possibly be air enough for two?

But anyway,
that is what I meant to say
but you'll grow tired of me
and slowly drift away
as I continue on
aloof.