The spaces in between my words are slurred.
My thoughts collect with the dust they've gathered.
She's got you wrapped around her finger,
tips of tongues connect and whisper.

If you knew what I knew,
would you, would you

The trees are speaking.
Don't believe them.
The walls can hear
without ears.

If you knew what I knew
(If you could ever know, if you could ever know this.
if you would ever know, if you would ever notice.)
Would you, would you.

The Tapestry

Close your eyes, you're back in November.
Your freezing hands explored each other.
His golden eyes watched the flames dance,
Soaked up the romance,
Then flickered away and let it pass.

He was the only one that let it go so far.
He was the only one that let it go so far.

Don't cry, it's not so bad.
Hey little girl, don't look so sad.
He ruined you and your standards,
But that's not the matter,
He only made them better for the future.

You are the only one that let it go this far.

In Ten Years

I thought it was all in head when I watched you walk away.
You said, "I'll see you again," but that was the last day.
You called me once a month, when you said once a week.
I'd hear you ramble on but I'd barely speak.

But I'd listen anyway.

A faded white glow of understanding
shone from endless pools that danced around and
fell from his eyes. They fell from his eyes.
I wish I'd never heard him cry.

But I listened anyways.

I know I fucked you up. I hope you know I'm sorry.
I understand that you just don't want to harm me,
but we've already exchanged our apologies.
Our goodbyes are the only things we can't hear.

But I'd listen anyway.

(Grant)

Don't cry, for me.
I fought the best that I could, but it wasn't good enough.
I know right now no words can describe the pain you feel
but it will pass, only if you let yourself heal.
Smile for me.
Please.

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