please don't feed me lines about some idealistic future
my feelings for you will remain on paper ; the only place they fit
did you know i bought you a birthday present?
[...or how much it broke my heart when i had to return it]
so many secrets and lists
a little pink box with a picture of you
your face is blurry, covered by mist.
but i know its there
because it is all i have
pictures & memories of the chilled summer air.
[& a reciept for a beating heart.]
"you've got a lure i can't deny.
but you've had your chance so say goodbye.
so say goodbye."