apart from the sadness
i consider myself lucky
to be surrounded by people
that i love so dearly
a blessing that cannot be
taken away from me

I say:
Do you want me to pretend you do not exist?

She says:
Do as you wish.

I perceive:
All I was once you moved onto the next,
A waste of breath.

What a mutual perception process,

You keep on running and now I have nothing but my beliefs.

And what do you have?
Your cup is empty

It would be full but...
You poke holes in all the words I speak

I think you're gorgeous,
It's my secret. I'll let you
in on it one day.

It's not you, it's me,
I need a break, to be free,
Kindly leave me be.

growing
               up
                     my dear
                                   is steps
                                               step
                                                     by step
                                                            ­     you
                                                             ­          grow
                                                            ­                at the end
                                                             ­                         of the steps
                                                           ­                                            is death

goodbye will outstay hello
and memory will make up what cannot be remembered
where there are no blanks, only darkened rooms.

Peace is the only subject that should be taught to humans.