Silent conversations  
And one word answers
Are no longer enough for me
Gone are the days
When we were 15 years old
And loved so blindly
My faith is hanging by a thread
And you're running out of time
To build it back up
You're so convinced I won't leave
Boy, don't try your luck

To think I almost let my guard down
Lucky for you
That's one less poem
You'll have to hear about

When you're able
To cite a bible verse
But you can never
Turn the mirror on yourself
Every Sunday you walk into that church
It's about as sincere as satan himself

My shame is exposed
For the world to see
No point in hiding my scars
They're forever painted on me
It's the only thing
They know me for
This pain I carry
Is my punishment for starting this war
They say I'm a harlot
Maybe I am
Forgive me for I have sinned
Or penalize me since I'm already ******
I find myself isolated
From the rest of the world
My only joy in life
Is my beautiful daughter Pearl
So I walk the city
With my shame tattooed upon me
Represented by the letter "A"
For everyone to see

He's a vision of honor
A picture of love
He's the only happiness I've had
More perfect than I could think of
He's incredibly handsome
Too good to be true
I'd only be dreaming
To think he loves me too

Her eyes leave me speechless
Her spirit fills me with smiles
But yet I still wonder

If she'll hurt me

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