I've known rejection
It bore deep into my heart
Left a nasty scar.

Everywhere I turn
There's a reminder of you
Just a coffee mug,
is enough to trigger me
Like the scent of your cologne.

You say "whatever".
Your answer to everything
Doesn't have the ring.

I am closed off
On the inside and outside
No road signs warning

The rules of romance
Listen up, I'm laying down
Needs , feelings, desires

Sadness claws and rips,
the fiber of my being,
inches from my soul.

Just where in the world,
does your pain and sadness go,
to find their solace?

Moping in my despair
Radio plays a sad song
I know every word.

We're in each other
Our love keeps us safe and sound
We don't touch the ground

Virtual salesmen
Knock on my virtual door
Still pains in the ***

Sanity is tricky
Just when things are looking up
Your mind stumbles down.

You say c'est la vie
I say que sera sera
Kids say "whatever".

Did my time in school.
Was not popular or cool.
Followed every rule

You're playing with fire
If you do jokingly play
With a woman scorned

Searching for pieces,
of a mind shattered by loss
The puzzle so real

Fall has fallen flat
Winter wear was woven wool
Summers sizzling.

It's always the same
We want summer's beach ball fun,
when winter is here
In summer's sweltering heat,
we want winter's cold wind chill

I once knew humor
"Funny one", was my label
Lost my sense of self.

My shadow scares me
It follows and mimics me
Always me, me,me

Shady businesses
Like the umbrella salesman
Cover their assets

I cower within
Shames the constant companion,
that just won't go home.

My old empty shell
I'm in search of a new one,
a new kind of hell.

I am like a shipwreck
Abandoned and left to time,
no one comes to claim.

Shyness overcome
With the kindness of just one,
willing to mentor

There's silence for days
Then we're painfully polite
Unkind words hurt less.

The silent treatment
It was given to me once
Silence speaks volumes.

I don't talk too much
Said all there is to say for this lifetime
Too many people talked for me
or over me . Not wanting to hear
my thoughts or hopes and dreams.
Not wanting to know the reason behind
my silence  Because it might reflect on them.

Since you've loved me
Mourning Dove has left my sill.
The Lark takes his place.

Shouldn't but I did.
Rummaged through your closet.
Found some skeletons.

Skin color should not matter.
It's a superficial thing.
I was taught you peel an orange
to get to the sweetest part.

Sleep is not my friend
Never around in bad times
A fair weather friend.

I sing to myself.
Heavy metal lullaby.
Sleep falls ******* me.

Sweet dreams and goodnight
Relax, don't put up a fight
Let go of your mind
Forget days and years gone by
Your future is big and bright.

There once lived a snail
Who hurried, to no avail
Slugs close on his tail.

Take me to "somewhere".
Heard it's the in place to be.
I've seen the billboards.

Let them sing their songs ,
about how great life can be
I can only sigh.

I'd give anything.
to once again hold your hand.
Feel your soul In mine.

Wish I knew some way
To get you to hear what I say
Then maybe I'd stay

As the years go by
I will love your precious heart
Just like from the start.

Closing time tonight
The barkeep pours out a heart,
filled up by strangers.

You've become distant
A stranger I barely know
I'll still be around

Didn't realize
When you said you'd love to help,
there'd be strings attached.

On the river Styx
Satan skis, towed by a boat
****** at the wheel

The edge calls to me
No apologies from life
It is merciless.

Fear not little one
Everything in the darkness
Is found in the light

Dreams can comfort you
One minute alone and scared
Next, in someone's arms.

I talk to myself
Not a bad thing so I've heard
Sometimes too bubbly.

I have many scars
But they all tell a story
They are my tattoos.

Laughter at your pain.
Deep inside you feel the rain.
Your tears fall in vain.

You don't see my tears
Too wrapped up in your anger
To see that their for you.