sometimes you just realize
forever means nothing
and good-byes determine everything
and words are empty
hearts are too
and love is a distraction
and happiness is irrational
and all hope is lost
and
nothing
is
eternal

you told me i was your home
and then you moved out
but you didn't even pack
you left your things lying all around
as if to tease me by saying,
"I'll be back"
we both know you won't
you already bought new things
and found someone else to unpack them with

if you're not with another girl
you're dreaming of one,
sleeping soundly
while i toss and turn
waiting for you to break my heart

it's funny how
a complete stranger noticed
i was more than just tired
before you did

i keep telling myself
i am strong
and i am over you.
but i see pictures of you and her and
it breaks me down each time
and i'm reminded how weak i am
but as i look back,
i can't remember one time you made me feel strong
that's what love is
isn't it?
strengthening each other and empowering one another?
so i guess it's good you left my weak and feeble soul