Silent in shadows
Drowned in grief
Joy of mourning
My heartfelt relief

I  woke this morning and felt so hurt

It is justice that I thirst

The pain and memories keep coming back

Why in court he got of the fact




The voices in my head of this dreadful day

Oh how I am still betrayed




My heart is heavy but my mind somewhat clear

At least now I can shed a tear

But I wish I could wave a magic wand

To take away the memory and pain and have it gone




The shame and torment would leave me alone

I'd be free in my home

Music would be a closer friend

And peace and love I could give again







Michelle Lee Carter

And over time,
My pen stopped bleeding
But my heart didn't

Kiss the sky,

Only don't

Touch the curves and edges,

Only don't

Share a breath on a heartbeat,

Only don't

Snuggle tight in the driving wind,

Only don't

Trace words of love on each others lips,

Only don't

Break my heart

if you want to go, then go
but do not make me feel as though it is my fault
simply apologize and gracefully back away
do not first break me down to nothing
and then burn what is left
your issues and lies are not my fault
so i will be the one to gracefully leave
if you want to see me
then i will wait for you to call
but i will not reach for you first
i did it for too long
it is your turn to feel alone
i'm not spiteful
simply fair
you believe yourself to be the judge
let me be the executioner