I didn't want to be in love
You caught me by surprise
But I'm a coward, so in fear
I smothered you with lies
Of all the insults you've thrown
"Soft" has hurt the most.
To hear that the years of love and laughter
That carved the lines in my cheeks
Were a weakness
Wounds me as much as the slaps you endured
At the hands of people far less soft than I.
In a moment my pain will pass, I know
And pity will set in
At how sad it is that you were raised
To see compassion as a flaw.
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Day 3/14
In the shakey moments
Between wake and sleep
I let loose the tears
That I didn’t let you see
They fall upon my pillow
And transform into rust
Reminding me that we
Are nothing more
Than dust
How cute, he got me roses
As if plants could fix this mess
The paleness of the petals
Are completely meaningless.
But still, he bought me flowers
I guess that means he cares
But it takes a little more than that
To make this all seem fair.
And in that moment
I finally understood
What it meant to feel
Breathless
I knew i had to leave you
When sitting by your side
Began to feel painful
Instead of like home
Kisses between
Desperate mouths
Inhaling like a drag
From a cheap cigarette
Remembering a time
When all we desired
Were words
Instead of actions
Have you ever
Felt as if
Breathing water
Would be easier
Than breathing
Air?
You are the road
Less traveled
And the girl
Less loved
But that doesn't mean
You're worthless
I’ve grown accustomed to the quiet
That lie beyond my door
So it was all the more
Disquieting
When I heard voices from the floor