You moved on so fast
While I’m still stuck in love
With you.
And I’m listening to all the songs
We used to sing
And I’m still rewatching
All the videos that you used to send
And I know, that I’ve got to let go
But for just a little longer
I want to bask in all the memories
That you left me with.

Sometimes someone special
Just comes then goes
Never really know the ending
Until that time comes to pass
Yeah, your heart is broken
Just laying in the dark
You were the one I’d chosen
But your love started to drain
And so you decided you could not stay
Now you’re just the girl that got away.

I made a bunch of mistakes
Decision I regret that I made
I’m the only one here to blame
Hope you are somewhere out there
Finding your happiness
Hope you are somewhere out there
giving love another chance
Even though I miss
Seeing your name
light up my phone
I hope you’ll always know
You’re forever locked
deep within my heart
Sometimes we just need a fresh start.

Sometimes someone special
Just comes then goes
Never really know the ending
Until that time comes to pass
Yeah, your heart is broken
Just laying in the dark
You were the one I’d chosen
But your love started to drain
And so you decided you could not stay
Now you’re just the girl that got away.

There is no hard feelings
I’m really not mad
That thing’s ended the way they did
In many ways I deserved it
And even though I’m hurting
I am learning, still glad we met
I’ll cherish the times together
That we spent,
and I’m still singing
Can’t help falling in love
Those times will be defined
When I almost found the one

Sometimes someone special
Just comes then goes
Never really know the ending
Until that time comes to pass
Yeah, your heart is broken
Just laying in the dark
You were the one I’d chosen
But your love started to drain
And so you decided you could not stay
Now you’re just the girl that got away.

©2023 Written By Benji James

You didn’t have the patience for love
You couldn’t wait any longer for us
And I’ve been regretting
All of those mistakes that I made
Wish I’d never made you wait
But now it’s too late
And it hurts that you could just walk  away
I’m still struggling with that everyday
I never could of done that to you
I never could have imagined a life without you

You were my light that shined bright
Through my darkest nights
You were the only one keeping me grounded
Through the hardest times
You cured my sadness with the prettiest smiles
Such a sweet soul, such a kind girl
There’s no one else like you in this entire world

You didn’t have the patience for love
You couldn’t wait any longer for us
And I’ve been regretting
All of those mistakes that I made
Wish I’d never made you wait
But now it’s too late
And it hurts that you could just walk  away
I’m still struggling with that everyday
I never could of done that to you
I never could have imagined a life without you


Thoughts of you flood my head
Thinking of all the kind things that you said
And all of the pictures you used to send
I miss the way you sing from the depths of your heart
I miss that look when you were in love
They say as time goes on feelings can change
I really wish it didn’t have to be that way

You didn’t have the patience for love
You couldn’t wait any longer for us
And I’ve been regretting
All of those mistakes that I made
Wish I’d never made you wait
But now it’s too late
And it hurts that you could just walk  away
I’m still struggling with that everyday
I never could of done that to you
I never could have imagined a life without you

Used to be so good at being alone
Until you came along
Now all I feel is emptiness
And this big gaping hole in my chest
Nothing seems to fill the space that you left
Even though I’ve been trying my best
You don’t know the amount of times that I’ve spent
Crying tears, while I’m lying in bed
Nothing seems to ease the pain
And I swear, I’m trying to move on and find happiness

You didn’t have the patience for love
You couldn’t wait any longer for us
And I’ve been regretting
All of those mistakes that I made
Wish I’d never made you wait
But now it’s too late
And it hurts that you could just walk  away
I’m still struggling with that everyday
I never could of done that to you
I never could have imagined a life without you

©2023 Written By Benji James

You gave up on me
Even though you’re all I see
Never thought that this could be
The end to our story
I’m still trying to come to terms
With all that I have learned
Although I still yearn
And pray for your return
I know that this love
No longer burns for you

I want a love that’s limitless
I know you were limited
You gave me all you could give
I appreciate all the times we spent
I don’t have no regrets
From the time we met
I did the best I can
I gave you all I am
I know you felt limited
I need someone who feels limitless
In love

Even though you were all I need
You didn’t feel the same for me
And that’s okay
I’ll find another someday
Someone’s love that extends
To the ends of the universe
They’re somewhere on this earth
And as it turn’s, hope fills my eyes
I know, I’ll find her in time.

I want a love that’s limitless
I know you were limited
You gave me all you could give
I appreciate all the times we spent
I don’t have no regrets
From the time we met
I did the best I can
I gave you all I am
I know you felt limited
I need someone who feels limitless
In love

Stars shine bright
In the darkest night
Hope a burning light
In the hardest time
Something we are
All trying to find
In the depths of my soul
A feeling I can’t control
A longing for belonging
To another’s heart

I want a love that’s limitless
I know you were limited
You gave me all you could give
I appreciate all the times we spent
I don’t have no regrets
From the time we met
I did the best I can
I gave you all I am
I know you felt limited
I need someone who feels limitless
In love


©2024 Written By Benji James

I thought if I could swallow the stars
I’d be as beautiful as the evening sky
I tried one night    with fireflies
They burned my throat
Their legs striking at soft flesh
But my skin did not glow
No moon crawled from my eye sockets
I was left with corpses in my stomach
I soon learned I would only ever be
A cemetery

Why am I
Feeling this low
Why do I feel like
Life is moving too fast
Am I just that slow
That I can't keep up
What is this intense aching
In my heart
These emotions
are too much to bear
Trying to find ways
To make these feelings clear.

Let me reset
one more chance
to give my best
all this blood rushing
through my chest
eager for another shot
at happiness.

Is it just me
or does anybody else see
this life passes by too quickly
Before you even get a moment to breathe
Still trying to find ways to shine
The more I try, The more I feel like
I am running out of time.

Let me reset
one more chance
to give my best
all this blood rushing
through my chest
eager for another shot
at happiness.

Getting older
Should be gracefully changing
Seem to be battling ageing
Each day I lose a little more hope
That the dreams I've set
Will never get met
and that makes me a little depressed

Let me reset
one more chance
to give my best
all this blood rushing
through my chest
eager for another shot
at happiness.

we do not write poetry
we write mirrors
which are held up
to curious faces
who read
looking for their
own reflections