Duality

We are, but we aren't
I'm so proud, but I'm miserable
I like you, but it's attraction
We're ending, but we're friends
We're starting, but we're saying goodbye
We're lovers, but we're nothing
We can talk, but not conclude
I'm excited, but I'm unconsoled
We progress, but we backtrack
We're alone, but together
We'll eat dinner, but not go out
We'll go out, but not date
I'll call you, but can't have your number
I'll spend the night, but can't know where you live
I know your friends, but can't hang out
We know the families, but are unknown
You hold me, but can't hug me
We smile, but can't look
We're together, but we can't be
We kiss, but we make out
You make me happy, but I cry
We dance, but we don't know the steps
We don't move, but we explore
We're tender, but we hurt
We laugh, but we're serious
We're sure, but we don't know
We are, but we aren't

And yet, after all... I wouldn't have you leave me.

(Written sometime in the mid 2000's)