another mountain
I came atumbling down
slipped and cut my arms
lay face down in the ground

saw the worms moving
the leaves in the trees
made me think of the small things
all the small things

Wading across a river
only to find it was a stream
turned to see you watching
icey blue gaze watching me

are you a romantic?
won’t you give me a sign?
tell me all your desires –
maybe then I can call you mine?

I’m a flower just asprouting
I’m fresh out of the womb
is that a weariness in your eyes
was it too much for you?

when did the good part stop?
I know you where you start and where I end
and I end up walking
the strangeness made a stranger of you, my friend

you told me about the others
uncouth words tumbled from your mouth
you can have your freedom, honey
If my arms were shackles I’ll let you out

I’m bitter from all the talking
it’s grinding at my teeth
You ruined all the small things
with your lying honesty

I remove you like an addiction
there is no food to eat
There is no temptation
I can’t remember if you knew me

my nose in your neck
my fingers on your back
your touch was a remedy
until I got sick and felt the lack

that look in your eyes
blood rushing through my face
the words kept on coming
My thoughts couldn’t stay in one place

put the gifts under your eye
stood and turned away
one hand on your shoulder as you sat,
I’ll leave and you can stay