*author's note-this was originally a song, so if the rhyme scheme is off, it is because when sung it is drawn out or lines get repeated*

Was it easier for you to face the day,

if you pushed my memory away?

I didn't share in that luxury, no I couldn't do the same,

every face i saw was yours, every word I read was your name,

A few days away, just what you needed to ease your troubled head,

All of these cares I know, they weighed out on you just like lead,

So go see some shows, check out some bands,

Six hours away, holding his hand,

And in that moment when the world it stood still,

All your cares cast off by that sudden thrill,

Did you for one second see my face?

Did it leave a bitter taste,

That ruined, that ruined the sweetness?

I didn't mean to waste your time,

Or to confuse your life with mine,

And make you feel like you were drowning,

Do you lie awake at night remembering me?

Do you sleep alone and if so, do you do it contently?

Have you found some new lover that will guide you to your dreams?

Or do you act out and punish yourself like me?

Your legs spread like cancer,

The boys love your disease,

Are you unaware of how it's been killing me?

And in those moments when they call out your name,

Is it constant bliss or eternal pain?

Keyword: An Attempt to Understand break up cheating lonely

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Posted by eternalsunshine 2008-08-06 14:52:17 .... This was good - read very well as a breakup song, very bitter, very sad. My favorite lines are: "Your legs spread like cancer, The boys love your disease, Are you unaware of how it's been killing me?" The whole thing works very well together. + Report this comment
Posted by lemon 2008-08-06 14:57:03 .... That was really good. I like the story line. this expressed bitterness and lonliness and revenge all at once. Good job =]do you have this recorded online somewhere as a song? + Report this comment
Posted by Brian W Callaghan 2008-08-06 15:04:24 .... thanks for the feedback. I actually don't have this one recorded yet. My current girlfriend is in my band and doesn't much like songs about my ex, though i have quite a few. I'll post more soon and I'll let you know when the music is available. + Report this comment
Posted by The 13th 2008-08-06 15:08:50 .... A few authors have posted lyrics here before but I've never seen anything that stood out.But this did. Thought it screamed from the soul and every verse got me a bit.Liked it would like to listen to your music. Tarhead Mugwump has music on the web, dunno what site but give him a pm he would tell ya.Goodluck. + Report this comment
Posted by resistanceisfreedom 2008-08-12 19:01:47 .... these were exceptionally good lyrics. i enjoyed every line. but i have to agree with eternalsunshine, your legs spread like cancer, the boys love your disease....were my favorite lines. i really liked how you put this all together. very well done...and i hope you are able to record this someday. these lyrics deserve to get recognized. + Report this comment

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