I lie
I lie as I lie in bed
I lie saying sleep will come soon
I lie

I sigh
I lie as I sigh to the sunrise
I lie saying I'll make it through
I sigh

I try
I lie as I try to function in daylight
I lie saying I'm that alright
I try

I die
I lie as I die from exhaustion
I lie saying I'll sleep finally
I die

I am unclothed
Struck about the head
A match meant to be burnt
For you

And I loved you there
Lips pouted in rebellion
So many leaves to shred
So many ghosts to chase
The glass doors were closed.

And I loved you there
As you deciphered numerical impossibilities
On another plane of reality
Brow furrowed in intimate concentration
I averted my eyes from the questions you pondered.

And I loved you there
Angry fists filled with contempt towards yourself
Unable to find the words
A mirrored universe between us
And you can't get through.

And I loved you there
My incredible, awestruck son
Trapped, forever a child
Contemplating the mysteries of life
You discovered the truth of this world.

An angel's smile struck your lips
And I loved you there
As you forgot it all.

Raining
Clouds cry away the sins
Of the desolate city.

Different colored eyes
Each seeing life the same
Take in each moment in time
And paint it in blue or green
The shades of grey and red
Of violets of black
Every textured agreement
Any visible demise
All taken into account
By my differently colored eyes

She smiles in her sleep.

Dreams paint the best pictures.

Her canvas behind her eyes.