It slows The pain But it never goes away Innocence fades when you are alone for the day I never wanted to be anything Nevertheless I am here Listening to music Typing words on a screen What will I write next A poem about my dreams? No that would be too easy Because although the words might flow It would mean nothing to me What do I need? A question that seems so far out of reach Maybe a new pair of shoes Or a new loving heart
I will flip a coin Heads for some shoes Tails for a heart Lets see what I get