i never used to smoke
but since you left,
it’s the only time i can seem to breathe

no matter the day
no matter the time
i will always shake.

in fear i will tremble as a willow tree
in strength i will roar as an earthquake

as an addict i will shake in withdraw
as a friend i will shake with laughter

in silence i will shake
in din i will shake
i will shake in darkness
i will shake in the light

i will shake near and far

in shaking i will move

i will never settle

you smelled like
cheap leather,
and cigarettes.

no wonder i had
headaches.

And over time,
My pen stopped bleeding
But my heart didn't

when you were born
the world cried
because you didn't

nothing has changed since

The worst things last for 30 minutes
The best things last for 30 seconds
Life happens between those moments.