Verses left homeless

Irina Sheychenko

by Irina Sheychenko

Story

I am sorry that the only time I feel
Is when I have vodka burning my throat
And blood spilling through my skin


I cried when you left
But for you
My tears were as meaningless
As the moments we shared


I am a lover of freedom
And the thoughts of us together
Liberates me more than anything


My mom confuses my lack of love for myself
For lack of love for her
To her love is shown through actions
But my movements scream through oceans

The lies that out of my mouth fly
Feel so good against my skin
Like silk across my lips


Can we please fall asleep tonight?
Count the stars and watch the night


Sadness consumes my being
But it’s okay
Well it isn’t
‘Cause I don’t like feeling


Can you hear that?
That’s the silence of the words left unsaid


And I am glad for our friendship
I just wish we had more time

And when you touch me
You surprise me
For, once a fool
Now a lover
I need to take cover


You are my sun
I revolve around you
I get caught in your pull
And let myself burn


One of many
Yet cared by none
Grieve and remember
A ghost of a stranger

© Irina Sheychenko 2023-08-27

Genres
Novels & Stories