You're slowly slipping away
As if every word
And tears shed
Would bring you back to me

Love's first true kiss
on the kindergarten swings
meeting internal bliss
when his lips touch your cheek
next step are the wedding rings
he leaves
only the ring pops left on the sand
trails led to that other girls hand
start counting heartaches
and mistakes

They are listening to every thought
maybe if I grin no one will notice
notice the pain
breathing slowly to catch one breath that doesn't break
my ribs crumble and my knees shake
For this mess can not be
fixed by words.
Words are what brought me down.
All catching up to me.
Those middle school jokes
that have turned into truth.
I cant even look you in the eye.
Is that what acceptance means.

The years have passed since we first met
and I still miss you.