Walking away

 

Ravished with guilt

Covered in dirt

Please pass the salt

And numb the hurt

 

Hard body, crooked teeth

Wrapped in designer jeans

Worn boots, old white tee

Saddest thing I’ve ever seen

 

Promised me better

Gave less than that

Threatened by success

Now you want me back

 

I’ve had enough

I’m all done

Want an explanation?

I’ve only just begun

 

You want your way

Well you can have it

‘cept I’m no longer here

To fight about it

 

You want to drink and smoke

And live hand to mouth

I got bigger dreams than that

I am moving down south

 

Partying as a way of life

Ain’t my style

But I like to live it up

Once in a while

 

You think I’m stuck up

I think you’re pathetic

Almost 35

Living on mommy’s paycheck

 

Stoic silence to control me

Suddenly doesn’t work

I now see what you’ve done

Boy, was I a jerk

  

Three years pleasing you

What a waste of time

Rockin’ your world

Well, I’m taking back mine

 

You can yell, get drunk

Stay out all night

I am following my heart

And you aint’ part of it

 

Please just give up

Walk away peacefully

You can keep your shirt

And I’ll keep my dignity

 

 

 

Reviews

[J.P.O.et]

Just the writing JO just the writing
I agree with the review below that it is melodic when you sing song it to yourself
'Please pass the salt and numb the hurt' what did you mean
when you rub salt in wounds it hurts more, are you implying that you welcomed
that pain as a way of numbing yourself
Good heartfelt piece
J.P.O.et

[Mariah]

This is so AWESOME! It sounds weird, but I could hear these words as lyrics to a song as I read them! :)