Roots Before Branches

Reign

"This might be my curtain call,
A promise that we cannot have it all.
I don't know if I have enough inspiration left,
To write poems I truly believe are the best.
I don't know if I have enough creativity in me,
To do myself justice; to create my artistry.
I'll sing my swan song until my voice breaks,
Who knows how long goodbye takes".

I know things aren't going well for you right now;
Plane tickets and love burning in the fire pit.
I know you've been feeling trapped in this town;
This sadness seems to be immaculate.
You will reign over this town like you do my life;
If everything shatters - I'll be there to glue it - I'll make it right.
Take a deep breath tonight;
Order some pizza and grab some wine.
We'll watch movies until your fear dies;
So you can take your calm as a sign;
A sign that things will change;
A sign that you will reign.
You will reign.

"I have a heart;
I really do, I promise.
How do you describe a feeling?
Emotions range between agony and healing.
I'm on a long midnight drive to absolutely nowhere,
Forget my heart; if I remember I know it will tear.
Greatness is on the horizon.
Memories made of poison.
I'm on a long midnight drive to absolutely nowhere until I crash or run out of gas,
I wonder how long heartbreak lasts".

I hate seeing you like this;
You used to be so glorious, so vibrant.
I know you're sick of fighting and I know you're sick of crying;
And I know you probably think I'm lying;
When I say - I love you and I won't let this happen - take my faith as a sign;
A sign that you will reign;
A sign that things will change.
I'll sit by your bedside until you fall asleep;
I'll prove to you how much you mean to me.
If you asked me to step off the edge of a cliff;
You damn well know I'd do it.
Take my hand and share my faith;
And I promise things will change.
You will become a moon in daylight;
A muse whose legacy I will write.