Heart-Split

They leave me

As I step upon the plane.

It’s over,

And I won’t be back again, for a while.

It doesn't feel right,

And it doesn't feel fair.

That we loved enough,

To know our hearts we shared.

It hurts inside every time,

I think about the way

I spend every day

Throwing cares away

Acting like I’m here to stay.

I ache right now

Because all I think about, are those faces

Faces of people who share unforgettable memories…with me

Pushing you on a swing

Having fun translating

Teaching you how to read,

Feeling loved, and whole, and free.

Every moment magical

Every smile unforgettable,

Every interruption understandable,

Every tear-filled cry, unbearable.

Here is the moment

My heart splits in two.

Half with me,

And half right here with you.

I promise one day I’ll make it back,

To beautiful Peru.

I’ll lift you on my shoulders once again

Hear you call my name and it begins.

I’ll try to find some silence, but you’ll be there.

And I’ll give in and grab you because we both know I don’t care.

You’ll look up at me,

And I’ll look down at you,

And this time I’ll be the first

To whisper, Te Quiero.