When you're with me There's no need to worry. I'll fend off all the trees And all the leaves. I'll take care of your heart By not wearing latex gloves during CPR. Peanuts? I'll make them nope-nuts. Just be careful when kissing me Because your touch makes me nuts.
Tag: love
When a good date goes wrong
Here I am again spreading pages with lead Another good date over But I'm still left on read And I'm still picking apart the scenes Step-by-step Prematurely? Maybe But it's the only way to get the thoughts out running through my head Like did I say too much? I been working on myself for some … Continue reading When a good date goes wrong
More Stone
I always try to look my best I always ask myself, "Is this too much?" "Do I be less?" I adjust the chemicals of my personality to be the perfect mixture It doesn’t matter how you feel – look confident. Be kind – but not weak Show trust – but don’t show them where you … Continue reading More Stone
She Played Pool
I met this girl at a bar on my birthday (Great pool player) She was the only girl to have ever made the first move on me. There was just something in her eyes That made me want more. She's my best kiss to date. I'm still enchanted by her lips. The way she looked … Continue reading She Played Pool
Lonely
I'm good at being lonely I wish I wasn't. I deny myself many things I love I hope a companion isn't one of them. I weather many things alone Like a lone bolder amidst rapids But my spine will break with high enough tides. I need someone if I am to stay afloat in this … Continue reading Lonely
An Unremarkable Dance
I'm laying in my hotel bed after being a groomsmen in my best friend's wedding. I didn't bring a plus one. So many of my friends were there. We dressed up and figured out our suspenders. I redid my tie about 17 times because I'm particular about its size and length. We awkwardly strode through … Continue reading An Unremarkable Dance
Dazed
A blank stare rushes over my eyes I focus on your mouth Everything else blurred out "Break up" The world stops And fades to grey I can only picture your mouth repeating those words "Break up" "Break up" Each time it becomes more and more real My instantly crippled spirit can only muster the reply … Continue reading Dazed
I Make Messes
I remember my mother's words from grade school "Can you do anything right?" I never thought it would still be this hard as an adult. What scares me Is that I'm burning my candle at both ends And I'm at the end of my rope But still falling short. "So you're trying this hard" "And … Continue reading I Make Messes
Claire
Hello (Uh-khem) Hi! My names Steve. What's yours? Claire? That's a nice name! So how far are you coming from? Oh Indianapolis! Wow, that's far! About how long is that? Oh wow, 7 hours? Yeah I'm coming from Illinois, It's about an 8 hour drive. I mean yeah, I've done worse. Haha! I then gotta … Continue reading Claire
The “Michael” Wound
Even if I forgive him And accept him for who he is He could never rise to his duty Because change is below him And he is who he is. "You can't miss what you never knew" Isn't always true Because when I look at other people I see the previews Of something beautiful I … Continue reading The “Michael” Wound
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