Tonight

three of ten. written for someone i've come to know.

Tonight, for the thousandth time
I watch you struggle with the knife

I don’t know you well
I don’t know the story you could tell

But I know that you’re risking your life.
Put the knife down, love,

You’ve so much to live for now.
Please, calm yourself down, love,

I don’t know what I’d do with out your face in the halls.
Please, rethink your choice now, love.

I know I can’t force your choice.
I can’t tell you to live or die.

But I only really truly hope
That tonight, at least,

You’ve put the knife down.