Shambles: They hold my life together. I’m shredded into slices, Trying to hold it whole, And I wonder if anyone

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

Oh, such a sweet fool. I once thought love Was reigning savior. So, so foolish. I once believed love

I often cajole myself Into crying, But I refrain. I know I’ll never stop.

That red ribbon is so wrinkled. Rouge like blood Or rushing anger Or a blaring stop sign. It’s crumpled:

You don’t ask me to speak. You never expect my opinion. I was your second child In a runaway marriage. I suppose I loved you once,

Listening to you sleep, I’m in grace. Each breath a prayer. Every rustle a litany. You don’t know how loud you are

Not as ardent as before. I’m tired. Slowing down, A tail growing heavier and longer With each day.

Why do I still feel guilty About things That are out of my favor?

I ran from you all my life. I’ve had problems, But that doesn’t make it right.

While I’m alone, He’s with her. While I’m crying, He’s kissing And rolling

A seagull carried me away one day And took me to a secret island hid… I laughed at the waves and splashe… I even wrote notes to go with a so… The seagull was leaving and waved…

What you meant– What I meant When I said, “I love you.” What you meant to me Wasn’t what you said

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.

Why am I crying? I’m not crying at the loss of love… I’m crying because I never experi… True love. I wanted epic.