I hate to say it
but you're all I need

I hate to visit
but you've become my creed

I hate to face it
but no one takes heed

I know that I should
stop

If only it could
stop

If only you weren't the only one there
like salt water in the desert
like smoke in the air
like the hurt i can't avert

you make me feel raw and bare
the only feeling alert
that my breathing is fair