i watched you cry like a kid on a plane
a voicemail from dad begging you to be safe
what can you say about love from the grave
it shows up for bed but leaves you on read
sorry to say but i can relate
southern wakes feel overstayed
i tried to be nice but it came out as silence
seemed selfish to ask
if you were okay?
when i had the strength
am i doing enough just by listening?
i stayed busy all through the fall
sleeping around with my ear to the wall
were we getting stronger or becoming more strained?
why hold your breath if you’re digging a grave?
just stay down, you’ll never earn my pity
i picked up shifts to slow down your bleeding
kissing my shoulder as i walk away
with no understanding of structure or frame
but never complaining
hollow support beams
i father so absently
but you falter too much
i let my apathy grow into hate
but pointing that out doesn’t make it okay
i’m sorry but you deserved a goodbye
and my biggest lie is i’m always trying
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