there are a good many things
to mistake in this world
but do not make the mistake
of mistaking my feelings
as being similar the the ones
of your own mistake.

Life is full
of lessons
well worth earning
just remember
if you want to cheat
that this is real life
and the only grade
is pass/fail.

you hands shake
just a little tremor
the only real show
         of emotion
              that belies the calmness
                        of your face

I am not precisely sure
exactly where I was
when it occurred
which of itself
concerns me
it seems a pity
really
not to notice
when so all at once
every dream I've ever had
vanished completely
not even leaving
a memory
or other note
of their passing
almost as if they had
quite suddenly
died.

Some broken things
Can't be fixed
You broke it
And now you want me
To fix it
That won't happen
You broke my faith
You shattered my trust
And now
I don't know if
You deserve redemption
Forgiveness
Or even
My kindness
You broke us
And some broken things
Just can't be fixed.

The only thing
                  I will ever regret
                            is





nothing.

Run away, child
Go as far as you can
It's not safe here
Not at all
Things are trying
Desperately
To worm into your brain
Don't let them in!
Run!  Go fast now, child
And maybe this once
It will be far enough
To get you away
From the silly nonsense
Of having dreams.