I could never find the words to say
not a simple joke or steadfast vow
that would ever ease or comfort you
still ashamed that I don't know how
when the lights were off we'd dare not speak
naked anxious bodies tangled
uncertain hands search for the right angle
sweat and tears taste the same
the air was always stale after we shared a bed
silent, intimate without a thought in my head
truth is we were never meant to last
like a cigarette burned away to ash
been years since last we spoke
it's not like we ever did
I'm relieved that your gone
no need for such a friend
I could never find the words to say
that would keep you content and at my side
that would ever ease or comfort you
I said nothing perhaps I should have lied
Dec 14, 2012
Dec 14, 2012 at 12:04 PM UTC
I could never find the words to say
not a simple joke or steadfast vow
that would ever ease or comfort you
still ashamed that I don't know how
when the lights were off we'd dare not speak
naked anxious bodies tangled
uncertain hands search for the right angle
sweat and tears taste the same
the air was always stale after we shared a bed
silent, intimate without a thought in my head
truth is we were never meant to last
like a cigarette burned away to ash
been years since last we spoke
it's not like we ever did
I'm relieved that your gone
no need for such a friend
I could never find the words to say
that would keep you content and at my side
that would ever ease or comfort you
I said nothing perhaps I should have lied
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