if you had died

if you had died
if you were dead
you would live only
in my head

i'd see you in
the rainy days
the empty seats
in warm cafés

you'd still exist
in sunset skies
and ancient books
and heavy sighs

i'd read you in
the secret signs
the hidden words
between the lines

and next to mine
your heart would rest
so cold and still
inside my chest

your eyes i'd keep
beside my bed
to watch the dreams
inside my head

and to your soul
i'd tie my own
to comfort me
when i'm alone

you'd live forever
by my side
if you were dead
if you had died