She handed me the gun
it was shiny, black
had my favorite sticker on the barrel
of a puppy in a red turtleneck sweater
she handed me the bullets and told me to load in the chamber
I followed directions
and then took a ready and aimed
she fixed my aim so that i wouldnt miss the target
flashed me a smile
then told me to fire it

I hear the sound
it startled me
then darkness...

Don't tell me I'm pretty
Tell me that I'm passionate
That I have drive
Tell me that I make you laugh
That I know how to make your day better
Don't tell me I seem nice
Tell me that I'm kind and compassionate
Tell me that I'm not afraid to dream and to dream big
Don't tell me I'm perfect
Tell me the you love me despite my flaws
That you want to spend the rest of your life with me
Don't tell me I'm beautiful
Tell me that you'll be faithful and forever true

Say goodbye my love
to this day
nothing is eternal
and this
will soon be over
the wound will heal
this feeling will disappear
say your goodbyes
to this loved one
that will be missed
no season lasts forever
everything will be
okay again my love
and you won't forget
I promise

she’s too strong,
she’s too much,
she’s too tough to love.

she’s too hard,
she’s too broken,
she’s not enough.

she’s imperfect,
she’s wild,
she’s lost in the wind.
she’s insane,
sending signs of chaos from within.
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