Come Home... Please...

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You left so long ago.

When are you coming back?

When can I hold you again?

I'm starting to lose my mind.

My parents say you're asleep.

Taking a nap underground.

They say you won't wake up yet,

they told me it was just a nap...

I'm older now.

It's been about six years.

You still haven't woken up,

but I think I know why.

We were family, you know.

You didn't like me all that much.

I didn't understand how old you were at the time,

but now I get it.

I understand why I'm standing over your stone.

I get why you're nap is taking so long.

Because it's not a nap at all.

More like an eternal sleep.

Is it nice up there?

In the clouds?

Are the others taking care of you?

Don't worry, I'll be there soon.