take your time

i used to love her more 

when

she was asleep

or at work,

or on a trip, or when

she went out for a walk,

or made a run

to the store.

absence made my heart

grow fonder.

for when she was around me,

i couldn't wait

for her to leave again,

take your time, 

don't hurry back,

i'd tell her,

as she went out the door.