Memories

MEMORIES

The first time I saw you
You smothered me in love
Clutched like a garden tool
You'd use and then dispose of

Watch us mow together
Smushed to your back:
I, the sweat of your work,
Cling to you like a backpack

I know these are just memories
That my mind holds captive still
But at some point I felt this way
A little part of me always will

"Brother": my new label
I think it fits just fine
But you wouldn't know about that
You're blinded by their new shine

Now, I get it, they're vulnerable
You don't have to explain twice
But you can't just forget me
I'm still a part of your life

I know that these are just memories
That my mind holds captive now
But at some point I felt this way
A little part of me always will

Oh, here we go again
Another duel at high noon
Our tongues fire at will
But resolution won't come soon

I think I understand,
you do actually care
It's just hard to see
through my confusion and despair

I know these are just memories
That my mind holds captive now
But at some point I felt this way
A little part of me always will

These days I like to stare at you
As You try to look inside
I can't forget, but I'm content
That though you've failed, you've tried