themes: shame, heartbreak, regret
late night whispers that turn
into early morning laughter
half empty coke bottles
leaving us with stomachaches
quick dips in the pool
exhilarated by the water's touch
these are the moments i hold
when i want to forgive you
but what is there to forgive you for
when our tragic mess is my doing
you did your part in salvaging these bones
while i cowered in my shame for three days
hoping on a resurrection's redemption
instead i became a shadow of a memory
someone that you used to know
as i stand in the foyer of your heart
i beg for another chance
both of us knowing i will squander it again
hiding from you in my shame once more
if i could turn back the tables of time
i would wish courage upon myself
courage to look you in the eye
and say i'm sorry for the broken pieces
that i should have picked up myself
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aftertaste || poetry
Poetrythe words left in my mouth after the pain came, stayed, and left
