pull at my heart
by the strings.
knock at the door
and i shall build a wall.
but
softly come whispering
and so easily
i come undone.

i like it
when you wear
nothing but
that necklace
made of amethyst.

if these are fake worries and fears
why don't i shed fake tears.
why does it really hurt.

im surrounded by so much light
yet i pray for some to seep into me.
a father looks into his daughter's eyes
on the screen of my tv.
i lean forward
yet i feel nothing

her laughter is as
precious as diamonds.
her smile,
rare to find.
the sound of her laugh
like someone had suddenly
burst open a bag of pearls
and it is tumbling everywhere.
when she sparkles with joy
you'll know
she's truly a gem.