Lingers
The smell lingers on your breath. Where did your cynicism lead you to this time? If I promised you forever would you show me what you keep running back to? Please don’t play me for a fool, because I can see through your lies. I am not blind to your ways. Your eyes are the gateway to your soul, and they’re telling the stories that your lips cannot. Damn those voices in your head that have a hold on your thoughts. I would give anything to get inside your head and fight the battle for you.
Please don’t assume I don’t understand, because it’s quite the opposite. I know you far too well but I need you to just say it. I need to hear it from you. The smell lingers on your breath. What lies have you choked down this time? I’ve noticed you’ve had a hard time catching your breath lately. This is the part where you expect me to leave isn’t it? Bless your jaded heart. Can you look me in the eyes and see that my heart breaks for you? Every piece has your name on it.
I see you’ve worked hard for this. Tiring and exhausting, I’m sure. Is this independence worth it? Or did it steal your soul and fill the void with empty promises? We’ve been at this for years now. I thought you knew me better than this. If I didn’t want you I would have left a long time ago. Somehow love has a hold on me. Do you even know what that feels like anymore? My heart hurts for yours because I know what you’ve been without. But until you do too, this will never change. Your attempt to hide it leaves you more exposed than you know. Can you look me in the eyes? I would love to remind you of how things could be.
