Mirage

When you’re staring
across the room
what do you see?

Is it really only her…

Or are you just imagining me?

Steaming

Tonight I stood crying
silent tears in the shower,
my anger and sadness
mixed in with the water.

When I stepped out and dried
myself off in the mirror,
my eyes held emotions
that couldn’t be clearer.

They held the hatred for him
and all he did upon me,
including the revenge in my head…

I wish he could see.

Doormat

When you
locked me out
you didn’t
throw away
the key.

You just hid it
from my sight…

Underneath
what laid right
in front of me.

Firefly

I flied free
until you caught me
in your mason jar…

My light restrained to
your compact glass world.

I fluttered against the
walls you kept me within…

Imprisoned alone
and nakedly observed.

Weeds

I wanted you
to uncover those
memories,
like weeds in a
flower bed.

I was hoping you’d
find the good ones…

But I’m afraid
you found the
bad ones instead.

Refreshing

Last night
you failed
to pollute
my dreams
with your
familiar face…

And I
awoke feeling
refreshed and
freed from
by your
ghostly embrace.

Four Scents

Patchouli,
sandalwood,
musk and
cigarette smoke.

Seemingly
simple scents…

That transport me
right back into
my memories
with you.

Placebo

I want it back…

But I can’t ask
for it back.

So I’ll buy
a replacement…

And I’ll hope
and pray it feels
the same way
it felt when
I was with you.

For You

You saw me
when I couldn’t see myself.

You adored me
when I thought I was unlovable.

You caught me
the second you saw me start to fall.

You saved me
when I thought I was unsalvageable.

So I will be here for you.
Not because I feel like I owe you…
but because I love you just as much.

Tonight

Tonight I’m
missing you…
and everything we
used to do.

And maybe
somewhere inside you…
you’re missing me
just a little bit too.