Hot Shower

The hot water stings
But I let it engulf me
I let the steaming droplets embrace my
Bruised and battered skin
Washing away the grime that holds fast
To my being
The dirt that claims me as its own
Bleeding and broken skin
I am finally alone with my thoughts
And speak out loud through the misty vapor that surrounds me
Shouting out words I never believed before
No one can hear me
No one can see me
No one can stop me, seize me, break me, beat me
Anymore.
I am invincible in this fog that cleanses and moisturizes the raw scars
The Evaporating water hides me in its warmth and accepting embrace
Just as I am hugging my own self, clinging to my own being in an effort to recognize
who i used to be
beyond the mist
And when I dry myself I am free. I feel clean. I feel fresh and exfoliated.
I am Me.

Fraud

If only I could say what my heart is feeling
in the bitter cold night while I’m lying there, shivering
My lips keep quivering from the sobs that I cry
While the sun eats away the soft charcoal black sky
And I didn't sleep well last night or this morning
But I'm hiding those facts by a facial adornment
Smiles hide pain
A laugh conceals all
But inside,
Oh inside myself
I'm a fraud

Coke Bottle

He likes the taste you give him
And the bubbliness he feels
But once your fizz is gone
Where is he gonna throw you?
He’s waiting for that last sip
That fulfillment of sense
After that it’s all back-wash
The liquid of familiarity
He’s done with you when that day comes
And you’ll be bent
All used up
Never to be full again
Are you blind?
Why can’t you see behind the sweet voice?
The honey-soaked words he whispers in your ear
While your head’s on his chest
The empty promises build up your heart
But they’ll quickly change to curse words
You think he really cares?
C’mon. Use your brain
It’s the skin you show and the tongue you give
So take the warning when your heart is broken
And be careful

Sharp

Why can't you just be assertive!?
Scream
Shout
Get everything out
Feel the rage slip from your skin
As you let them have it
You make them take it all in
Let them HEAR YOU
But most importantly, let them listen
Force them, rather
Cause the ear can be passive
But the mouth is so active

Why can't you MOVE?!
Beat her mind with a sword
Blades sharpen in anger

Open Your Eyes

This is a continuation
A responsive message, if you will...
I love you
And you know that
But you forget it so fast that I wonder
Where to go
Let's state the facts
The truth is, we're not honest
I'll ask you how the summer swing is swaying
And you'll just nod your head and say,
"It's fine"
Or
"It's swingin' the same it was last year"
But I know...I know that's not true
Don't feel you're being picked on
I'm to blame too
Acting as if nothing's wrong
Like the grass is still green
And the skies are still blue
Didn't anyone ever tell you
Otherwise?

But it's deep inside green-envy eyes
Where every frustration and secret lies
I'm not the fool
And yet...neither are you.