I don’t understand. I don’t understand the cruelty The darkness The fear This choking feeling.

I woke at 3 a.m., And I was scared. I thought I’d never be tired agai… But then I remembered the morning And all the joy it brings.

Walking by at night, I saw the falling snow Tumble down like sleep. God, how could you be So cruel as to give

You’re young. You’ll feel better. You’ll get better Eventually. So much time to feel better.

Moon up, Pants down. I said no. His body said yes.

Farewell to friends, The kind that push. The word constantly bends. I live a life of isolation. While others play in their bubble…

I’m falling apart beneath my smile… I grapple blindly for a rope To save myself from rising waters. I come up, lungs full of despair, And my parents cover my mouth

Spring into fall, And we’ve all hit a wall. Love comes quickly. Sometimes, it grows. Summer, then rain,

A tree fell in the park last night… I didn’t hear it go. The innards smelled of peppermint, And I felt the crumbling dirt Turn into ash in my hand.

He helps her with her blush. She’s surging red, Velvet and soft like a rose. Her mouth’s gone dry With his wind.

So stealthily I lead: Touching green, Seeing rocks below me. I’m gulping pride Because I know life is

Like Augustus, I fear oblivion When I should pass.

Dancing inside makes me sing. Music turns winter into spring. Dancing inside lights up my world. Lyrics give me wings like birds. Dancing inside all the time.

Last year seems years away. Last night seems lifetimes away. This moment seems like a dream.

I had no right To fall in love with you. All those times I promised you That I’d never fall in love again Were lies because I fell in love…