Congratulations
Today you changed your last name
You came out of my dreams to haunt me for real
Do you know how much I loved you?

It happened so long ago
So much has changed since you left
Only seven years old and wondering where you were
Do you know it was like you were dead?

I worshipped you, wanted to be just like
My big sister, my best friend
It took so long to get used to you being gone
Did you never think to call?

I grew up and grew away
I was angry, no, I am angry
I had so many questions, so many fears
Was it me?

I cried so many nights
Trying to remember how you looked in the sunlight
Remembering the secrets you told me
How could you leave me, leave us?

And still, I find myself forgiving you
Just for the chance to know you again
I find myself betraying my family for you without thought
How can I let go so easily?

Congratulations
Today you changed your last name
I surrender my defenses and lay at your feet
Do you know how much I miss you?

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