December 8th

I guess I should be jealous 
I guess I should feel motivated 
To transform into someone else like you 
But really I'm not 
And I just want to stay even though 
I'm well aware 
Of all of these addictions, infections, and disorders 
I'm well aware 
Of what's truly right and wrong 
Don't need to rub it in 
'Cause I can't see your views 

It's crazy to realize 
That a year has almost passed us 
A year full of regret, drugs, and lies 
The firsts and the lasts 
Maybe a time of settlement's ahead 
And the new I ran into 
Never seemed to stay but I don't mind 
It's just funny to know that 
The ones I've been searching for 
Have been beside me all this time 

Your words of reflection 
Always seemed to reel me in 
It's just a little silly 
To know they weren't the seduction 
It was only the title I let you hold 
Was what lead me to this year's 
Another reminder of what's real and untrue 
Was all I couldn't ask for 
Now they're all in front of me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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