Then you left
And it was finally safe to dance again

And his eyes will always show up where you least expect them...

In your dreams.

They didn't love you deeply

Not in the same way
the sea yearns for the sand
the fire cradles the wood
the flowers crave the sun

They loved you sparingly

The same way
the thunder screams then fades
the leaves fall from the trees
the raindrop ripples the pond

Never to be seen again

So lucky to have you
I never noticed before
Sister I love you
It's you I am thankful for

My smile may show
I am happy.
But my eyes will never
hold back pain.

I craved the discipline
to march with the rest
in line.

But they told me no
for the second
****** time.

****.