At first sight I fell for you
Your warm glow apparent from the start
Roomy and cozy, you welcomed me at once
We had everything in common
School spirit and an appreciation of puns
A love of great tea and drinkable coffee
The need to indulge with a chocolate chip muffin
But also have the option to take the high road (whole wheat bagel, anyone?)
O Brown and Brew!
Through good times and bad, you were there
For naps and group projects
Breakdowns and meet-ups
I turned to you
And I supported you
When you never had the butterscotch syrup, I did not abandon you
When the bad men came to rid you of your worn-out (but beloved) upholstered appendages,
I wept for you but did not look away
Why do things seem different between us now? You are so unavailable.
What changed during the summer? Whence your rosy demeanor?
You don't want to see me on weekends, and you kick me out earlier than before.
I can change.
I'll shell out for the iced mocha or toffee coffee,
I'll put your needs first.
I've been selfish, I admit, but I promise to try harder.
Come back to me, B, like in that Kid Rock song with Sheryl Crow. You love that song.
Don't make me seek comfort in the arm(chair)s of another.
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Katherine Hallet is a junior majoring in psychology.
