20th Century Fairy Tale
Not too long ago, in a place far away
Is where this tale began, and ends this very day
A woman full of sorrow spent her nights alone
Typing to her faceless friends
not bothering with the phone
She had her virtual reality
that was better than the real
Typing away throughout the night
desperately trying to heal
Until late one lonesome evening
a friendship began to turn strange
Awakening powerful emotions
this friendship started to change
The phone became her friend again
A smile back on her face
Laughter filled her empty heart
as she dreamed of his embrace
Thinking of the day they'd meet
When he'd look into her eyes
Experiencing his true embrace
no longer needing her disguise
The flights across the country
were delayed as if they knew
The anticipation and anxiety
that she was going through
But when she saw him standing there
arms crossed upon his chest
She knew it was all worth it
She could forget about the rest
His kiss was gentle and loving
soft as the morning dew
His hands were strong and caring
A love she never knew
And now she's still with Shadow
as Cherry should plainly be
But this story doesn't end just yet
This Cherry Girl is me
Kelly I love you with all my heart
and no matter where we may roam
Your embrace is all I dreamed it'd be
your sweet love is now my home
As I finish telling this tale
I hope you all do know
This is by far not the ending
for their love can only grow.....
I Still Remember
I still remember, how could I not?
I was trapped in a corner, just left there to rot.
While I watched, a nightmare appear
My breath became still... my heart became fear.
You standing there, me frozen to the spot
All it took was one bright flash, one thunderous shot.
Then you were no more, just an image in my head.
While you were lying on the floor...no life....just dead.
And to this day, I still wonder why
It was in front of me that you chose to die.
I still remember...that's why I'm here
My wristst cut open..the end coming near
No more laughter, no more fun
The only difference is me a razor, you a gun...
In Memory of David Elliott Straley Jr.
May 20, 1971 - November 19, 1989
REGRET
Tears sting my eyes, as memories start to appear
The pain and tragedy that's happened...The remorse and the fear.
Pictures flashing in my mind, of things I can't forget
Images of suffering, and mistakes I'll always regret
Why must they come back in my dreams, and nightly ruin my sleep?
Must I wake up every night to think, sweat and weep?
Haven't I paid the price enough, or is there something I don't know?
Is this a life punishment I need to endure, for everyday I grow?
I was never that bad a child, nor in my adult years
I've conquered many obstacles, I've grown out of most fears.
Why must this hell keep continuing if I've learned to forget?
Or is that what I'm paying for...That I've gotten over regret?
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