Before
Always remember
As the sun surely rises
The sun always sets
After
The sun still rises
Just as surely as it sets
Does it still matter
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Quietly
Quietly comes the breeze
Quietly through the trees
Quietly a girl weeps
Quietly daddy sleeps
Quietly bends the limb
Quietly the day dims
Quietly, now. Quietly.
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You Called
You called again last night
And I let my phone ring
I wanted to answer
And tell you I’m ok
But I’ve just never been
Able to lie to you
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Before
You know what they say, right?
How a man’s life flashes
Before his very eyes?
His past and his present?
Well, I only saw you.
I guess they were right.
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Jump
“Wait!” Just breathe. “Don’t jump!”
I’m here now. “Take my hand!” Breathe.
“We’ll go together.”
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Gift
Your hand is enough
I just can’t be that cruel
I can’t take your heart
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Optimism
Bright, smiling faces
Frown only on the inside
Better tomorrows
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Clock
A face that doesn’t smile
And hands you won’t let me hold
Come down from your wall
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Waking Requiem
There is a space,
After I wake up,
But before I open my eyes
I see you there.
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Baking
Bread’s in the oven
Rising and browning in heat
Home wafts through the air
Hastily-Made Decision 