I hope my name always sticks on the back of your tongue
Like bacteria, our memories will accumulate
so when you scrape it off every morning
tears will form in your eyes from the way it burns.
And for every night I sleep in peace
I want you to toss and turn in your bed
with arms grasping for something that will
never warm you in your loneliest nights.
Yes, I've heard your apologies
but chose to close the door
so when you scream you're sorry into the abyss
the regrets will echo back to you
the two of us are no more.
It plays on, like a broken tape
that will drive you insane.