I remember the way
the ice looked
on your street that night.
  
The dullness
of poorly lit Christmas lights
paired with too much Seagrams 7
made the ice shine just enough to see it sparkle.

Just enough to convince you to stay.

Just enough
it convinced me to stay
in the home I couldn't seem to escape
with the monster I somehow
loved.
  
The monster who didn't
love me
In that cold house
On that icy street.

I remember the way
the ice looked
In your eyes
When I told you goodbye