Love Letter

I miss you.

I’m sorry.

I should’ve done more.

Thought you’d be there forever.

My crust, dirt and core.

It’s been over a decade,

You locked up that door.

Disappeared with my heart,

Oh my Blockbuster store.

You’d lower your prices

To get me to walk-in.

Got rid of those late fees,

I said “Now we’re talkin!”

Put up a cool poster 

With Christopher Walken.

Rewound all my tapes,

Never gave me a fuss.

You knew what I needed,

Knew just how to please me.

My card in my hand.

You’d play previews to tease me.

I’d grab something quick,

And you’d say “Not that easy.

We’re just getting started

There’s no need to rush.”

I miss your blue aura,

your rubbery scent.

I miss getting a handful

Of movies to rent

You’d take my allowance, 

I don’t miss a cent.

You were worth every second

Of time that I spent.

I don’t blame you 

for leaving.

I left you few choices.

My loyalty tempted 

By powerful voices.

It started with one

Then it led to a couple,

Free library movies,

You knew they were trouble.

I was weak and I caved,

Couldn’t handle temptation.

Those overnight deals

At McDonalds locations.

Then when Netflix walked by

Looking so cheap and easy,

I just gave ‘em my card

Even though it felt sleazy.

And although there were others, 

You stayed when I needed.

“That redbox was nothing!”

You knew I had cheated.

You never got jealous, 

Waived fees when I pleaded.

Always there

Till you left.

But your impact will stick.

If my life was a tape,

I would kindly rewind it.

And pause in the moments

Our pathways were binded.

Your buildings are gone, 

But our moments are timeless.

My first and true love.

Rest In Peace

Your friend, Nick.