I’m Not Tired

By Aika Leyco

Why did you give up so easily?

You weren’t supposed to
You could’ve told me
How stupid I was, really

I was young
Or at least that’s what I thought
And I was scared
Because I know nothing

But this I’m certain

And I’m desperate for you to know
Please hear me out

I’m not tired of dreaming about you

I’m not tired of wanting you
Hell, I’m not tired of crying for you
If forever is what it takes
Then I will never be tired of waiting

I’m eighteen now

Time’s running fast
Counting years has become my hobby
Since you took me out of your world

I miss those times when we were just kids

We had our puppy love, remember?
You called out to me as I passed by
“Hey, I love you!”, were the words
I wish I could’ve answered back
But it’s only now that I can
And I’m calling out to you

What is five years, anyway?

I’m good for a little while longer,
Or be it forever
The music may stop beating
But my heart won’t…

‘Cause, hey, I love you, too!