Words fail.
center There once was a time when I was… Happy and bright. Not a care in the world. Just going through life,
Exhausted, Drained, I have nothing left. No more strength to fight against… I’m sinking.
Sister I love you, but only because I have to. That’s what momma told me, when I said I hate you. I hate the way you smile,
I say it with my time. I say it with a rhyme. I say it when I touch you and tell you that you’re mine. I say it with my kisses.
You have two choices in life; feed the fire, or, let it die. Be it passion,
Cousin. Brother. Best friend. All one person and now he’s dead.
This storm can’t take away my sorr… This rain can’t wash away my fears… I am scared of all tomorrows, I’m scared to wipe away my tears. I only need someone to listen,
In my eyes I see us, standing side by side, nothing can come between us, no matter how hard people try. In some eyes they see him,
I close my eyes to surrender to th… but instead get bombarded by image… Your smile flashes at me from the… Your laughter bubbles out, and it’s like I’ve gone back in ti…
center the tear stained faces staring up at dark ceilings contemplating life
This morning, I was so happy. Clean and ready to work. I thought you would care. Care enough to clean me,
center When I’m with you, I have no worries, but then I don’t see you, don’t talk talk to you,
I walk around, feeling whispers. Avoiding the eyes that prosecute m… The stares. The glares.
I was sixteen when it happened. My best friend Lilly convinced me to go to a party her boyfriend Joe was throwing and like an idiot I caved. As Lilly and I walked in the door she ran of...