I saved myself
last minute
before the knock out
pulled a surprise move
you had no idea existed
let Godzilla out
left you there
so you didn't get the change
to knock me out

Our backs hold stories
Not even the spine
On a book can handle

Would you stay
if I asked you to?

Would you stay
if I gave you a reason?

Would you stay
if I gave you all of me?

Would you stay
if I promise never to let you go?

Would you stay
if I told you that I love you?

and as I stare into
your tired eyes, I wonder,
was I the rose you kept
or the dandelion you hid?

sing me a lullaby
a gentle melody that lures me to an endless sleep
captivating and poisonous with a silent weep.

sing me a lullaby
as I close my eyes, a final good bye
a song of melancholy written, a tale long forgotten.

why won't you
close your eyes
when you know
you'll get hurt to see?

why do you choose
to return to
where the pain resides?

I realized that I haven't posted in a while. Recently, I got interested in writing letters and sending mail.  I found some really nice penpals on Instagram but I would really love to write some poems for someone and read theirs, as well! You know, something to look forward to. This is sort of an unusual place to look for a penpal but do send me a message or comment if ever you're interested!