Why Did You Go?
It has been a week now
Since I saw your face
I walk by your room
Sadness overwhelms my body
I don’t want to open your door
Because I know you won’t be there
Sleeping in the house alone is different
The loneliness sets in when the clock strikes 10
And you’re not home
The dryer still full of your clothes
You shouldn’t be gone
I walk past the dishes in the sink that ...
Friday 27th April 2018 1:40 pm
Why Do I Let You Go?
I don’t know how to explain the sadness I feel after you leave
Emptiness is the closest word
I feel like half of my heart is gone
Struggling to beat properly
Like even though a piece is missing it is still much heavier than before
Unlike my heart, my stomach is full
Close to exploding
I never want to eat
Because what’s the point if you’re not around
My head also feels li...
Thursday 26th April 2018 1:51 pm
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