The grass was dewy. You carried me on your back. I could feel your heartbeat Through your shirt. I wanted you to be mine,

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

You met me in the winter When I was a petal, Something you desperately wanted t… You loved me in the summer, Underneath the palm oil trees

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

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

I sing of a new carol Which starts silly giggles As a speeding blue carriage Runs merrily through the dark.

You’re horrible, And I hate you. But this is me. I’m the only person That I can’t escape.

She fell like rain, Like a bird, Like a comet chasing light, Like a star dropping from the nigh… Like a stone in water,

I feel so lonely. I want to die. Feeling like the only one on earth… My laughter is a lie. Laugh on, laugh on.

Never give up on love, Though I’ve died a thousand times Just waiting. And I’ve hoped in the rain. So many times

Don’t cry Don’t cry Don’t cry Because it’s your birthday.

The tissues know something. Even the mirror knows. My music knows it And especially my pillow. My books can see it

When you taste your own sweet tear… Know I’ll be there. When the night becomes a friend, Know

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