There was once laughter
that brought the danger.
There was love
that felt like pain
and there were nights,
that turned to daytime,
things that I swore
won’t come again.
There were lots
of little questions,
there were pictures
in the hall.
When I came begging
for the answers
you had none at all.
You know I begged God
that I wouldn’t have to
live this life again.
So far, He’s keeping His word,
I’m moving on,
but I can’t stop the end.
I’ve traded all my best lies
for a flower I placed
on the grave of a friend.
I played a small role
in the circumstances;
odd turn of events.
I’ve been leading my life;
yes,
I’ve moved on from all of you.
There was never room
for a place to place
my favorite point of view.
I’ve lost my mind
and with it went
some of my best friends.
I guess they were
all just in my head.
I’ve been back there
to the places
where we buried
our hopes
and I came
to dig them up
in the storm.
But that’s
not the way
the world works
today,
all those old ropes
won’t hold
anymore.
There are ashes
from cigarettes
piling up now,
but the rain
will soon wash
them away.
I’ll remember you
long as my memories hold;
until I’m laying cold
in the grave.
HG – 2016
