Written by James Geer

I was the flaw 
From the inception
How can I disappoint more?

I broke the law
In my direction
And your heart showed mine the door

For many years
you were the problem
Now I can see through your eyes

It’s become clear
Passive deception
I’ve been surrounded by lies

I understand
The cold reception
Of a burden to rear

Throw it away
Flush the exception
Somehow, I’m still standing here

You know the trope
About apples and trees
Did you have thoughts such as these?

We both survived
But I’m still alive
Minding my Qs and my Ps

Your ashes sit
In a box on the shelf
One day I guess to be sown

To signify 
The end of the lies
No longer my own

Requiem

Age

Jim Croce

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