You Say You Gotta Go Home Poem by Dillon Gay

It's only been a few months since I first met you
But I don't know if you feel the same as I do
Sitting behind me in class, feet on my desk
I just want to hold you afterward I must confess
It's hard to convey what to say when you try to push me away

I heard you got a friend back home
I'm sure he gives everything you want
We hung out, you were on the phone
Missing him, your words I caught

I wish I could make you feel the way he does
The way you smile at his words because
When we talk I can feel that spark
You used to return them to me, but now you want no part

I saw you've been with him for two long years
Before you and I were really shifting gears
But now missing him, you're brought to tears
Playing out my very worst fears

When we were in the store parking lot
You were coming on to me, things were really hot
Now it seems we've grown apart
Much like the wind blew away that shopping cart

You say you're moving back to Missouri
It may be selfish, but I wish you'd just stay here with me
You say you gotta go back cause you miss him
But I guess I'm the bad guy in this film

I want this to be my happy ending
But I guess it's the wrong message I'm sending
I'm sure you both have something beautiful
If only my empty heart could be as full

When December ends and you're back up there
Promise to remember me and know I care
I'll miss your pretty eyes and cute smile
But good things can only last a little while.