Black Roses and Forget Me Nots

Black Roses and Forget Me Nots

 By: Carmen Cooper

There you are on the tree

The softest touch that ever touched

Sweet whispers and bitter memories

I can’t forget you

Even when I try

Burning fire, a hole in my heart

Black roses and forget me nots

I owe you for the happiness

You owe me for all the sadness

This picture of you burns my skin

I can’t look your way because my tears won’t go away

We held hands, celebrated your birthday on the 31st

You couldn’t take no more

You left to get rid of the pain

You told me nothing

Just kept it in

A secret

We were the secret

Hiding behind close doors, under the covers, in the car, in the cub bards, the attic and shed, spider webs and mice abandoned barns

 You wrapped me up in your arms held me close, said this was forever

Only time will know

It’s all run out

The last smile, the last of the sunshine

Tomb stones and red velvet satin

A black coffin with silver linings

Chocolate cake, feel betters

Its ok you can stay if you want to

On my bed there is a black rose

With your picture beside it

I kept on, I hope you don’t mind

You always gave me flowers

I can’t look at you

My eyes are watery

I slip you under my pillow

It’s damp from crying

Everything is blurry

Then dark

Then quiet

Then slow breaths

The tree and your soft touch, arms around me

Sweet dreams and sweet whispers

Before I close my eyes must tell you

A secret

I See Stars

“These are the hard times here to inspire

Convenient how it always works out this way

The message you'll find, heart on a wire

It'll make you say”

You know I said I don’t like them

Haha but you still play it

“This is the story of our lives

From the road we sit and watch it pass by

Is this the best use of my time?

Don't worry my love, everything's alright

I'd give just about anything

To know she's waiting for me

An eye for an eye, a dream for a dream”