There are nights I want to drown
In the sentiments you'd whisper in my ear
But this cheap bottle of wine
Will have to be enough to submerge
All my longings down in.

I remember when I loved the way
I could walk alone
I wish I could count on both hands
How many times I have been true to myself
Since I lost your skin.

I am back to giving names to my tears
So I have something to think of
Besides you.

Please stop your invasion of my skin and stars
I wish you could just let me be happy
For this eternity of longing
Has made me wish you deadandgoneandburnedand
All those words I'd scream at you

I loved those nights when I thought
They were the last chances to make you happy.
I loved the obsession of your flame and only
Those nights could make sense to me.
Even though I broke the cardinal directions of my heart
You are my only.

11/29/2006

Author's Note: Hallelujah

Posted on 11/30/2006
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