Shade

I remember the day you discovered your shadow

You were in the back garden by the apple tree

What's your favorite color

What songs do you like

What makes you angry

And what makes you cry

You know that I mean well

But I missed your call and I forgot to return it

You gave me your love

Even though I've not earned it

Because you're good to me and I deserve to see

How it makes you feel when I always leave

I hope that you miss me

There will be time someday

Apologize, I'll compromise, avoid my eyes

I'd rather go back into your shade

But I'll miss your progress

From the mess that I made

Tell mom I'm alright

And tell dad I'm okay

Did you get the last card

I sent on your birthday?

I wish that we were closer

I wish that you had known me

When I was younger

And understood the choices that I've made

You know that I mean well

But I missed your call and I forgot to return it

You gave me your love

Even though I've not earned it

Because you're good to me and I deserve to see

How it makes you feel when I always leave

I hope that you miss me

There will be time someday

We'll watch the sun creep over

The neighbour's fence and take me to the garden

All those apples still sway