Naked Soul

I have never felt so bare.

Not to another, not even to my mirror.

Everything is stripped away, my bones, my skin;

All my flaws, my traits, my shine--

Are on the top of the surface like sea foam

As you wade through it, see me from inside.

You pass easily through, and I'm nervous as hell.

I've been with many, naked flesh I'm confident with, no sweat.

You make me nervous though, more than any other has--

My knees quake a little, that I'm glad you've lain me down.

You're so sweet and kind, while I laugh from my heart.

I never thought of feelings being like this,

And it makes me feel more scared perhaps than I ever have been before.

You pinky-promise me, staring into my eyes--

Past all the layers, to my very soul, and part of me

Never wants to let you go.

Kept it Inside

You came in and my heart stopped.

I asked the bartender to pour me another shot.

You knew I was there,

You couldn’t stop looking.

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I wanted to scream.

I wanted to rage.

I wanted to cry.

Biting my tongue,

Holding my breath.

I kept it inside.

It was a knife to my chest the moment you kissed her.

A stranger that I didn’t know.

You keep sayin’ that you love me.

But your actions are tellin’ a different story.

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Don’t keep playing with me.

I’m gonna be pulling away.

You might have thought that I’d always stay,

But I stopped waiting on you.

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I’m gone.

I’m going.

You broke us

With a married woman.

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Biting my tongue,

Holding my breath.

Biting my tongue,

Holding my breath.

I kept it inside.

Slip Away

That’s it.

I’m done.

Us?

You’re gone.

I don’t believe the three words:

I love you.

Let’s not.

Gave you chances,

Let my feelings show,

Yeah, I was wrong

Once more.

Like the devil

You pulled me

Time

And again.

Seasons change

Just like them,

You come and go.

Give me words

And kindness…

I don’t know the truth

Of if you’re here or there.

You don’t know how to stay.

Stay? Is that a reality?

Nay.

I’ll believe it when you act.

Come in and remain,

Or else…I’ll slip away.

Train's Comin' In

Bridge:

Train’s comin’ in,

It’s my time, to get on it.

Got my past, in my bag

My dreams in my chest pocket.

Take me away, take me home

Take me to, where I belong.

Sun’s coming up and I’m taking chances

It’s my turn for no backward glances.

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Hear that whistle, hear that moan

Got my heart, got my soul.

Faith and freedom keep me strong,

Love is what’s right and wrong.

Take me away, take me home

Take me to, where I belong.

Sinners and saints, they’ve got their places

I’m gonna bet all my aces.

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Take me away, take me home

Take me to, where I belong.

Heaven and Hell’s had a word with me,

My sanctuary is my humanity.

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Take me away, take me home

Take me to, where I belong.

Got my ticket in my hand,

It’s my life, my right to stand.

Bridge

Jekyll and Hyde

Your words,

Cut just like a knife.

I don’t know what to do.

It’s like I’m being gutted out alive.

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What you say,

Does more damage than a bruise.

It’s emotional and mental abuse.

I want to hide away,

But it haunts me like a ghost.

You say yes, then no

I’m confused of where to go.

Make me feel alone.

Want me to depend on you.

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For every positive, there’s a negative.

Enunciate the syllables

You know that the clearer it’s stated,

The longer it takes for time to heal.

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There’s no running without falling.

So I ask God

To save me with His grace.

I’m going to survive.

Goodbye, Jekyll and Hyde.

Can I Forgive You?

Hello stranger,

Nice to know you,

Welcome back,

It’s been a long time

Since I’ve seen you.

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Been five years

Since we had our fight,

Now you’re coming back

Wanting to apologize…

Can I forgive you?

It’s hard to talk to you,

I don’t know what to say,

I’ve been lost without you

But I can’t tell you

What if you walk away?

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If I forgive you,

It’ll be because I still love you.

I still care for you.

However, trust is in the question

I’m not sure where we stand.

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Should I forgive you?

Anymore

Don’t turn away,

Don’t walk away

Come here and face me.

Time we laid all the chips and cards down

It’s time we talked,

And it wont be easy.

Bridge:

Sticks and stones may break my bones,

But your words no longer hurt me;

No, you can’t hurt me anymore.

You took my heart,

You made and broke me,

You were my happy place,

Come here and tell me how

I can replace all of what you’ve done

And what you did to crack me.

Bridge

Because I am stronger,

Did you think that I’d let myself

Love you forever and ever?

You’re wrong, I’m not your slave

Honey, you’ve misplayed the game

And now you’re left all alone.

Sticks and stones may break my bones,

But your words no longer hurt me anymore.

Friday Nights

It was homecoming weekend

You came for a visit

It was my freshmen year of college

And you kept your promise, from long ago

And kissed me for our first time…

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And Friday nights were our special nights—

When we’d share our secrets

Open our hearts and the walls fell down

And you took me away just by being…

It was two in the morning,

My friends and I were driving the back roads

To Pennsylvania and back;

And you took me in to spend some time

And held me all through ‘til the next day…

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It was hot in the beginning of August,

You picked me up and we went to your place

You told me you loved me

And I loved you back;

And that night I gave you the rest of my innocence…

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On Friday nights.

Not Gonna Heal This

I want to be your shooting star;
But I've finally come to terms--
To the realization,
That it's a fruitless wish.

I just get to be my own star,
Another nomad in this busy world.
Dreams are something written in the sand,
Wishes another penny in the well with my eyes closed.
But I wouldn't be me,
If I didn't keep on loving anyway.

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Kisses aren’t gonna heal this.

Sweets aren’t gonna dull it or make it go away.

Only love can heal this pain,

But I’m not sure who’s love it will take.

Sometimes I cry,

Because I hate myself—

You know what it feels like,

The world swallows you whole.

Open up, I try

But in the end there’s always

A river that’s flowing—

Whether it be on the surface

Or buried deep for no one to see, but me.

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Kisses aren’t gonna heal this.

I’m not sure who’s love it will take.