i put up a good fight

but the darkness hugs me in a way no one else has before

it’s the one thing that would never leave me

“choose me” it beckons

it’s predictable

familiar

comfortable

easier

i don’t want to go back. but it tugs at my mind

“you’ll get to rest” it says

im tired

i put up a good fight, but im too tired

“okay” i say, “but only stay for a little while this time. Just so i ...

I loved you so fiercely that I burned; now, I am only left with ashes.

And if those ashes were the only thing I had left, I would sweep them into a box, put a bow on it, give it to you and sign it:

from, your love....

I’m drowning

I’m drowning, but I let the chain stay shackled

The bolt cutters are next to me

I’m drowning

I’m drowning, but if I’m not, then you will be

Weight on my shoulders

I’m drowning

I’m drowning, but if I don’t carry you on my shoulders then you will drown

And you’re not strong enough

I’m drowning

I’m drowning, preaching self love, telling my friends to put themselves first

Hypocr...