(2013)
Dedicated with love to Wyatt Adams.
Looking at that picture in my yearbook, the one of us, from January, in the science lab,
They say you can’t fight fire with… but I would. Because my flame would rise higher than yours could. Because you would be damned, conde…
When can I see you Again? We only meet in the Hallways And outside before or after
Making it hurt, making it bleed, until I feel nothing at all. I just want
Come on, baby I’ll wait on you, try to run, try to hide, there’s a killer
I lay awake Waiting for you To call But you won’t And it’s
I am Amanda Laughman. I’m in band and orchestra. My favorite subject is social stud… My favorite color is yellow. I love jewelry and nail polish.
Lighting the matches Sneaky arson at midnight Watching houses burn. The loudest silence No one talks, or even moves
If only I’d known when I met you, that I would have fallen in love then. If only I’d known
He’s laying, on the floor, next to him is an empty bottle of whiskey,
Looking outside, the angels come, rising out of the fire. I wonder where they’re from, as they rise higher and higher. Restless street, quiet night,
They said, broken wings, shattered dreams, fractured heart. I said,
It’s nice, knowing there’s someone… You’re the only one who knows what… And I know you don’t know why I’m… But I loved being able to talk, a… No one else understands why I cry…
I wish I’d been there when you ne… I’m not with you now, but I shoul… You thought I was the one you wan… But I ran away because I was haun… You said I was beautiful, I didn’…
Dancing in the night, Eating up what people throw in. It’s impossible for me To act like I’m invisible. I can destroy,