I waited for you by
the sea
Until in the waves I
drowned.
I stood in thunder,
lightning, wind
Until I couldn’t hear
a sound.
I laid in the desert
until I burned
And still you never
came.
Your promises I held
tight to me
Yet each life it’s
been the same.
In my darkest moments
I went on alone
I found the sun
myself.
And all the while you
kept a picture
High atop a shelf.
Because that’s all I
am, is it not?
A ghost to love from
afar.
Someone that you tell
others of
“She was once my star…”
It is easier to walk
alone
When I know the hope
is gone
Instead of believing
lettered lies
Saying ‘Now it won’t
be long.’
But I can’t deny the
pain I feel
Knowing our sad past.
That you and I were
made as one
And this ache will
always last.
People often live
with tragedy
After pieces fall
apart.
But I’ve never known
of a single person
Who has lived without
their heart.
Your love has killed
me through the years
I know you don’t
recall.
But I’ve been cursed
with sight, you see
And I’m haunted by it
all.
So perhaps you could
take the jar
The one where my
heart beats.
Send it to me wrapped
up safe
Before the past
repeats.
And I’ll trade souls
with one complete
A girl with hair of
fire.
So she can search for
you, her half
You’ll come, you’ll
feel desire.
While I go on my way
at last
Feeling like I’m
whole.
How terrible that to
find my peace
I have to trade my
soul.
