I watched the rainfall
Warm and wet and seeping from these eyes
Watched the lightning crack the sky
Silhouette her as she left that night
Maybe I should have ran to her
Till my lungs burned and my knees collapsed
But I never deserved her strength or beauty
And I don’t want to believe
But she’s not coming back…
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So I keep busy to pass the time
Still her face is in the sun and the stars
From mo(u)rning to evening she’s on my mind
Everything that was and wasn’t
Only a dream of mine
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When we talk I wish I could tell you
How you’ve taken my heart
But your answers are short and business casual
So I keep silent as I tear apart
And I’ll pretend I’m alright
although we know I’m not
I’ve stolen your smile too many times by now
My heart ever-twisting at the very thought
Like drowning; I’m breathless, I’m breaking, I’m lost.
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Sunflower, please tell me
How does your garden grow
I waited so long to find a bloom like you
But after this storm all I have to show
Is the toothbrush you left I see everyday
I can’t bring myself to throw
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Ab Imo Pectore
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