Shambles: They hold my life together. I’m shredded into slices, Trying to hold it whole, And I wonder if anyone
That red ribbon is so wrinkled. Rouge like blood Or rushing anger Or a blaring stop sign. It’s crumpled:
You’re young. You’ll feel better. You’ll get better Eventually. So much time to feel better.
He thinks I’m pretty And maybe too witty, That I was worth the fight. He claimed he’s so glad. I’m the best he’s ever had.
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,
That’s why she died– Because she never let anyone hold… She didn’t trust herself. She didn’t let anyone love her Or touch her
Spring into fall, And we’ve all hit a wall. Love comes quickly. Sometimes, it grows. Summer, then rain,
While I’m alone, He’s with her. While I’m crying, He’s kissing And rolling
There’s always a morning, But there’s the night, too. Every faith has a savior, But the devil always follows suit. There will be spring,
The blur of lighted cars Flying in a flurry down The highway at night Soothes me in the Most unorthodox way.
Then he said, “I never said I was… Then I said, “I never asked you t… Then we kissed.
I often cajole myself Into crying, But I refrain. I know I’ll never stop.
You are the best thing Because things like that do not co… You are my moon and sun Because you make my days real. You are my best friend,
I ran from you all my life. I’ve had problems, But that doesn’t make it right.
I remember how I cried When they cut down Our tree.
