center When I’m with you, I have no worries, but then I don’t see you, don’t talk talk to you,
Peace comes: When laying under the stars. When wrapped up in his arms. When listening to bird song. When speaking to God above.
“Can you breathe?” the air is asking, as smoke fills my lungs. I am crouched under a leaf, the tears streaming down my face
Lord, Things are unbearable. I have been shouting. I have been crying. Hoping you would listen.
center the tear stained faces staring up at dark ceilings contemplating life
I walk around, feeling whispers. Avoiding the eyes that prosecute m… The stares. The glares.
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,
Love life, but love death also. It isn’t the end, only a beginning that we don’t und…
I see your face. Lifeless and pale, resting on a pillow of white silk. I try to pretend you’re sleeping, but the tears in my eyes betray me…
Exhausted, Drained, I have nothing left. No more strength to fight against… I’m sinking.
I saw him, standing alone in the rain, crying for someone to love him. Hungry, lost,
center There once was a time when I was… Happy and bright. Not a care in the world. Just going through life,
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.
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…
Flowers bloom. Seasons change. Petals fall. Nothing’s the same. It’s been a while