6am in july

the bitter taste of morning in my mouth

from the night's previous drinks and cigarettes

your lips left a hint of shame

and the sour taste of regret

would i've been better off in my bed alone

in my head alone

wake up clean, eyes wide open

i think i'd better leave before you wake

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Shep]

Questions I should always ask after the second date. Very well writen.

[Mockingbird]

this is great stuff...we've all been there; at least the lucky ones...now we have an anecdote for when we look back on our youth. it's raw and gritty without mercy, totally truthful. it puts a mischievous smile on my face. thanks for sharing.

[Emily B]

maybe it's time to start living out loud

a little