I never thought about the hole you would leave
Never thought about how much I'd miss you
Until the hole appeared
Until you left
I run back over everything you ever told me
Still I'm coming up short
I never realized
How much I needed you

If you were here
I'd have nothing but endless questions
This time I'd really listen
I would write it all down
If you were here
I wouldn't think you were wrong
I'd put your words into a book
Save them for later

If you were here
I'd spend all the time with you I could
There would be no more surprises
No more stories I'd never heard
If you were here
I'd pick your brain for everything
Ask you about how to keep it all on track
How to work in the same way you did

If you were here
I'd learn whatever you wanted to teach me
I would use your camera
Take as many shots as I needed
If you were here
I'd learn your hobbies too
I would make all my pictures
As beautiful as yours

If you were here
I'd give you a hug every day
I would squeeze so tight
You'd complain about it
If you were here
I would tell you I love you
I'd say it every chance I could
To make sure you know.