love is an oddity
most commonly perceived as bliss.
the heart of happiness,
the pure ecstasy of a kiss.

it can give you purpose,
a reason to wake up each day.

it can make you heavy,
wither your heart and stain it gray.

love can hollow you out,
pollute your thoughts with those most grim.
turn your mind agaist you,
especially when you’re not him.

the first time we locked eyes,
i knew that we’d be close.
you’re laughter was a drug,
i wished to overdose.

now my supply’s been cut,
my heart you have dismissed.
though now you cause me pain,
i’m happy you exist.

when you’re young
time doesn’t really seem to matter.
why worry about the future
when everything’s served on a platter.

but as you grow older
and time begins to disappear,
you start to realize
running out is your biggest fear.

how much time is left
before today turns into back then?
how much time is left
before you never see her again?

a lot of the times
that’s just how our lives play out.
part of growing up
is learning to live without.