Lily Leanne

Intro I carved her name into the old oak tree *Lily, my one and only*. Stupid, I know. But love makes fools of us all. Every day, I’d climb that tree, just to catch a glimpse through her window shade. Her shadow dancing on the wall was enough to keep me smiling for weeks. I knew the neighbors talked. Knew the cops were bound to come. But I didn’t care. Not really. Love’s a kind of crazy, and I was deep in it. The officer knocked. I barely heard him over the sound of my own heartbeat pounding in my ears. And then; through the slats, I saw her. Lily. Watching. Waving. No smile. Just there. As they led me away, I told myself she loved me. That someday, she'd come. She never did but that's okay, love will find its own way. But I still whisper her name to the wind, hoping it carries back to her; wherever she is. Years later, I'm finally here; again. I probably should see her, to say hi, or maybe apologise. While I was busy procrastinating, at the door is a sudden knocking...