I've written you so many letters
"Goodnight" before bed, yellow sun
The first of the seven I cradled
my very first beautiful one  
you helped me to walk when I couldn't
I borrowed your strength when we left
we crossed every ocean together
so let me return every breath
Remember my arms when you're tired
they'll hold you up high when I'm gone
believe me when I say I love you
remember our favourite song

lately ive been counting stars but not my blessings
         i remember to go to school but i forget the lessons
i can see my talents
           but not for what i am destined
i haven't thought of the answer
             because im caught up on the question
my heart is beating f a s t lately
                   my patience is spread thin
my emotions are


    u                              
          p              
                    and

             ­               d      
                                o
­                                     w          
                    like the ocean  
                
left alone somewhere at sea level
feeling sick from the rocky motion

he's knocking me   d
                                      o
he's kicking my ***          w
he's getting another punch i**n