drowning butterflies

Evelyn Weidner

by Evelyn Weidner

Story

The clouds were orange when I was walking to my comfort place

Will never be able to explain why, but I felt like slowing down the pace

Even felt like taking a whole different way

I saw our last bridges burn down yesterday

The moon was on fire as I was drowning in your oceans

Sucked out every spark and belief, how will I handle my emotions?

You found the worst possible way a boy could ever betray a girl

Now I hate this street and this city, you make me want to leave this world

Beating away the pain I tried not to cry in a crowded room

I am exhausted from the things that once made me feel consumed

The sweat and the pain could never compare to the damage made inside

I’m just waiting to run into my bathroom, so that all of my tears can hide

Soap can’t wash away the marks you left on my aching soul

My heart is frozen and on fire, can’t tell whether my skin is hot or cold

Your heart is a cheater, your heart is a liar

And my heart’s getting weaker, though my heart is on fire

How sad that you forgot I look good when crying

And even sadder, I love to laugh while I’m dying

You held my body like you never wanted to lose me

I hate your car and how your ignorance seduced me

Thank you for killing my last breathing butterfly

Little did you know its last wish was to die



© Evelyn Weidner 2023-06-07

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