Max Hedman - Billy and Lisa

On the day he bought me
His voice held grief inside
His flat was filled with photographs
That brought teardrops to his eyes
Photos of his lanky figure
And a woman he'd once known
My old family tought me
That not everyone comes home

But oh, I still miss them
Just like Billy misses Lisa
Built a friendship from the ashes
As we shared a slice of pizza
He named me after her
Said, "there now, Lisa" and pet my fur
And though I may be strong
I won't be for too long

While Billy was off at work
I'd stay teething my bone
Laying by the door
'Til 6 p.m. when he came home
And he'd tell me about his day
And how he's happy I'm still here
And though I grew old and my days were numbered
Death I did not fear

Then as I lay dying, Billy said,
"Lisa, you should know
Your family passed away
They didn't mean to let you go
For the 'Lisa' in those photos
Was my sister and you were ours
The accident killed all but me
And I still leave them flowers
I searched for you for years
'Til I recognized those ears
We were not abandoned
We were loved
But you'll know soon enough
In the hydrant up above"

And in ten trillion years
The universe will be
Cool and expanding into nothingness
As the last star dies unseen
And for the other 99.999% of time
To not be will to be happy
Just like you and I

Just like you and I

Written by:
Max Hedman

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