Laceration

Our field of dreams 
set on fire
Dying from
Pure desire 
I'll never know
Won't get to see
The final act
How does this story go
You smashed my heart
Killed my dreams 
Left me bewildered 
Such a bloody scene 
So when I see you
I'll walk on past
Eyes locked with my smile mask
You'll never know
how my empty heart 
bleeds for what you tore apart
And for what 
Trips and accolades
Massive Hotel rooms above the glittering Thames 
You dare not look down 
You know you'll see
Piled skeletons 
tattooed with your name
How they loved you
They died for you
Still alive but 
broken inside too
I wish for you
 nothing at all
A space once for you cleared in my mind
Knock down the walls
Let in the light 
Trying to tell him
Yes, it's alright 
I'm not a monster
I'm what he made me
Doing everything I can 
To remove his shading 
Welcome to my mind
Welcome to my life
Don't mind me
Building something stronger
Executive type
Hold the title wife
The rear view mirror 
Underneath my tires
Dust settles as we 
Split a beer
Starting over 
Just come over
Hold me closer 
Thank God it's over










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