I remember the way
the alcohol
lubricated our words to each other
and she told me those three
poisonous words:
"I love you"
Except she added
my name to the end
to make sure I knew
how important it was.
"You're the only
person I've said that to,"
She told me that night
as we parted ways

The next day she told
me that it didn't count
and that she was being
dramatic
and I remained in place
amongst those
who function better
as shadows,
withering under her
light,
hoping to hear the
meaningless words
again.

Didn’t your mother tell you
Not to play with fire?
But you still insist on burning me
You cold hearted liar.

Hurt me all you want
You’ll never get through me
You’ll never break my walls
The walls that help me be

Stronger than I think
And better than your ways
You think you’re gonna win
But I am not your little prey

I'm stuck in this castle
Never to return to the ground
I will never see people again
I will never get to walk around

On the sweet grass
Or in the cold water of the lake
OH HOW DO I GET DOWN?
How much effort will it take?

I don't understand
What I did to **** her off
She probably chooses at random
Who she wants to lock up

She's a wicked witch
Who will never get caught
Because nobody can beat her
No one's smart enough for her plot.

Don't run from me
Don't play this game
I want to love you
And I'm not ashamed

Of what I'm going to show you
Yes, show you tonight
There's another side of me
So please don't put up a fight

Just hear me out,
Listen to what I have to say

You're a beautiful girl
I could look at you everyday

You're already my princess
So let me be your prince
Don't push me to the ground
Then I'd have to go rinse

The dirt off of my skin
But the pain will remain
Forever in my heart
Making me eyes steal the rain

So love me a little
Love me tonight
Come over here
Let me kiss you light

I'll be your knight in shining armour
I'll protect you every day
It's in your hands now
All you have to do is stay

Close your eyes and count to ten
Imagine the life that we could begin
We could go on an adventure
Just like Huckleberry Finn

My love for you is real
I swear it won't falter
So marry me
I won't leave you at the altar

Boy:
It's beyond soulmate
It's beyond cry out
I pretend even in solitude
Nothing can wash away my doubt

Even from a distance
Your heart looks sad
And pictures are misty
Cause they're by another lad

Girl:
My heart may be sad
But my eyes are always smiling
For you, my dearest
You the one and only

But you left me all alone
And for that i might hate you
But we are the truest of soulmates
Therefore i will always love you

Boy:
Those nights you were alone
Disgraced my pride
I sat there on the ledge
Watching the tide

The water's so peaceful
With all the stars above
I started gazing and searching
For you, my love

My honeydew
You're presence sets the sun
On fire, in flames
But i will never want to run

Girl:
My love, my heart
You have stolen from me
Don't be upset
I can help you see

Even though we're in love
Even though we said forever
We're not meant to be
We will never be together

You make me blush
No matter what you say
But we have to part
And go our separate ways

He was nothing but scared
For his little girl
To fall in love
With a stupid boy

He tried to save her
From leaving his arms
"Don't run to him
He'll break your heart"

"My heart is hard
Like rock and metal
He'll never break it
Or leave me scarred"

He shook his head
And let out a sigh
"I don't want you
to come home crying"

"Daddy I'm strong
Like brick and stones
He will not hurt me
I'd break his bones

I will be back home
Before you know it
Whether I'm smiling or not
Please don't worry

I love you more
Than pancakes and chocolate
I will come home
Not bruised or broken

And give you a hug
Because you're the man
The one and only
Allowed in my heart."

-Alexis

I swear it was real
I swear it got colder
She touched my face
And then got bolder

She silhouetted around me slowly
And stopped and whispered in my ear
"I am here to help you, Jonah
There is no need to fear."

You'll be okay
I promise you that
You think you're alone
But there's your friend Matt

Then she burst into flames
In front of my eyes
And laughed a wicked laugh
Picking up some ties

"Please don't hurt me!"
This isn't real.
"Oh but I am, Jonah
So try not to steal

All of the fun
From out of my hands."
And she was there behind me
Wrapping me in bands.

-Alexis