Nice to See You

Was nice to see you

A simple phrase, straightforward and clear

Something I’ve always wanted to hear

I’ve said it to you

And now, here

Somehow it hurts

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What made you say this today?

And why does it carry so much?

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I miss you

I’ve wanted to hear this so many times

So many times I didn’t

Instead I heard complaints and rudeness

Which I edited into attempts at telling me

You care

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And now this simple phrase

I’m glad it was nice to see me

I hope you know it’s mutual

Was nice to see you too

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~S.L.