The way you turn
Makes it all so clear
That this is the correct decision
The way I look from your eyes
Makes it so much harder
To believe this is right

To believe that this is my choice
My only choice, the only way out.

Water drips from my beak
It makes ripples in my reflection
Those are ripples I can't control
The effects of the first drop
They spread ( Read more... )

My Darling
Come home to me
Promise to come back
Promise me you'll never leave

My darling
I can't let you go
I'm not strong enough to let go.
You are stronger

You pry me off
"I can take care of myself"
Your father turns away, ashamed
I run to grab you once more
To embrace you
To never let you go

But you're gone
I cry
My baby is gone
He's too old now
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Upon arriving I am greeted with a sign, not necessarily a bad sign, but an unfortunate one.

NO SWIMMING.

As I look beyond the changing room I notice high, dangerous, waves crashing onto the shore. The connection between the waves and the sign is all too apparent, but I can’t help but doubt my inference as I walk across the parking lot.

The number ( Read more... )