(2014)
Desperate for his attention Knowing it will drive him away Jealous of a game - how lame Choking self-esteem where I lay Desperate for his affection
When the emotion comes up It feels like heartburn Like acid Clenching my throat My ears go watery
If I could paint a man Eyes so dark they shine Brooding and stormy Til the smile breaks through If I could paint a man
What if one day I wasn’t there for you? And you were left needing me If I wasn’t there When you woke up
How do you describe A man so dramatic? You can recognize him From afar with his hat Always the gentleman
A noisy restaurant Listen Focus Beyond the dishes The music
Is there anyone worse than a denti… A dental surgeon I think as I sit alone Battling my nerves As I listen to the patient next d…
I enjoy his company Riding shotgun Conversation No one to overhear Our inside jokes
May sun is warm An old friend You have missed June sun Still smiles
The E’s squeak by The I’s are too excited The U’s come after Q But the A’s and the O’s They flow
I look away Afraid to see Flicker of nerves In their eye A clench
The ugliest shade Of green We envy The car The job
Traffic Irritation becomes a nightmare As the lines start to squiggle Bending in and out And the world starts its attack
Destruction is fun But cannot be undone Smashed Trashed Crumpled
Your pain is far away I hear it But I do not feel it Move closer Let me know you’re here to stay
