how did we get here
paying bills and losing homes
losing children and our minds
itching for a new life
another death another tear
choked up on pride too afraid to swallow it

stop teaching men
no crying
no feelings
be a man
human bank
nobody cares
mental illness isn't real

start teaching
you are worthy
your feelings matter
tell me more
I got that bill
I care, go on
it is okay to not be okay

you remember them
it is hard to forget them
they are burned into our memories
everywhere we turn
some you block out but others are imbedded into your skin
how could a face leave scars, pain, sadness, or despair

Sun, moon, and all the stars that’s what you are to me
I am wholeheartedly in love with who you were, who you are, and who you’ll become
Love comes unexpectedly
Sing me to sleep, my darling

You lie awake at night wanting love that doesn’t want you
Crying tears on people who would stomp on your grave

don't get to see you grow old
never hear your voice again
losing your joyous smile
the emptiness of your bedroom
children wondering why
your smell burns now

they talk behind your back
you can feel it like knives in your skin
it's supposed to be love not hate
what can you do
never ending cycle