Permanently

I sing while they're sleeping, quiet
so no one can hear
on dark nights I crumble
when no one is near
I fear
those
messy tears
so ungraceful, you see
I'll be strong
like you taught me
to be
compliantly
and silent as the snow
it's suffocating
don't you know?
I seek out this
familar alone
because emptiness
after all feels like home
I collect people
who hurt me
because I've learned from you
that's what love should be
your words on repeat forever
permanently