Appearance is strong
Surroundings are weak
Keep the optics in view
Everyday dreams to seek
Keep it going for all
Nothing left to keep it up
If only they knew
No one strong enough to help
Never was one to cry out
Never was one to scream aloud
Show signs in the I’s around
Always was one to be too proud
Extremist in every way
Smiles brighter than the day
Laughter, tears, pain and love
Bitterness is my escape
Disappear for time in time
Almost realize all I want is this
Carried it long enough into nothingness
Leave the lights on
Snuff out the candles
Cool kick to the gut
Never could be that cruel
You all are the reasons
You are all the reasons
Why I want this
And why I cant have this
I forgive but I can’t forget
I can’t even speak of these things
Deal with what I’ve been dealt
Does it not have its reasons?
There always are…
I’ll leave the lights on…
ⓒ 1998 Shawn Michael Quinn
ⓒ 1998 Shawn Michael Quinn
