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...
center When I’m with you, I have no worries, but then I don’t see you, don’t talk talk to you,
Exhausted, Drained, I have nothing left. No more strength to fight against… I’m sinking.
Cousin. Brother. Best friend. All one person and now he’s dead.
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,
Lord, Things are unbearable. I have been shouting. I have been crying. Hoping you would listen.
Waking up in darkness, the moon shining through my window… With tear filled eyes I sit up and remember what I was dreaming. His smiling face shining.
This morning, I was so happy. Clean and ready to work. I thought you would care. Care enough to clean me,
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…
Trailing kisses, hands on my back, hold me close and I can’t breathe. Perfect romance, my heart beats fast,
center Love is a simple thing, but we complicate it. We muddy it up with doubt and fear… Doubt in ourselves.
center the tear stained faces staring up at dark ceilings contemplating life
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,
Dear Man, I’m not going to pretend that I u… Pretend that everything is alright… It’s not. I’m hurt.
