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I'm a woman
I can shout
I can scream
Without a doubt
I'm soft
And sweet
Emotions galore
Can't be beat
I see all
I feel more
I'm smart
I keep score
I remember
I try to forget
About that day
We never met
I hear all
I see your heart
And I wanted it
From the start
I am broken
I am confused
I've been beaten
Abandoned and used
I'll get tough
I'll stay strong
and never forget
That you were wrong
Do you know the feeling of holding on to abstract ideas?
Hot and abysmal
Whimsical fears
Dry and unenchanting miserable years?

Do you?

Or do you know the road of normal hopes,
Overpasses and classy folk,
Cheap sunglasses and average Joes?

Do you know those things?
Or does light bring dimmer views
Shadows of doubt cast around
A darker, livid hue
If someone had to die,
Would it be him or you
Or would you simply choose to escape and sing a hymn or two?
See forgiveness doesn't come to those who ask, ask anyone

Even me,

I have asked you plenty ones.
In hindsight, you will see
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