Exponents

A hundred childhood memories of rosy-colored life
A thousand bits of crimson-coated adolescent life
A million times you tried to do the very best you could
A billion times I tried but failed to love you like I should
One blondie girl with green eyes just like you

A hundred times I wished I knew just what on earth to do
A thousand calming phone calls to remind me what is true
A million miles you’d run to pick me up each time I fell
A billion kisses on the hurt to make it all feel well
One mama showing how to make it through

A hundred scarlet sunsets never fail to make you gasp
A thousand goofy inside jokes will always make you laugh
A million salty ocean waves to whisper you goodnight
A billion sparkling, jewel-toned hues surrounding you in light
One awestruck me, just trying to be you

A hundred rocking, rolling songs because you love the beat
A thousand two-part harmonies we always make so sweet
A million times you found a way to give all of yourself
A billion ways you knew me better than I know myself
One bestest friend who made my dreams come true

A hundred things to say but you already know them all
A thousand heartfelt words of tribute still feel far too small
A million days to miss you and a million tears to cry
A billion ways to love you but not one to say goodbye
One lonely me will always ache for you