Cyrelle Campbell

i always think of you late at night.

the stars are out and i'm reminded of the galaxy that once lived in your eyes.

the moon is bright and i'm reminded of your big eyes that held so much love.

the silence is deafening and i'm reminded that this is all you left behind when you went.

lay to rest

because you shouldn't worry about mommy and daddy not being home

because you should feel love because mommy and daddy stay home

because you shouldn't be scared because the dressers hit the floor and the banging gets louder

because you shouldn't cry because mommy and daddy can't do anything but fight

because you should be a little girl not worrying if daddy is ever going to come home

little girl

paper torn by those who don't like the story written on their body

skin

i know i can be alone.

i can survive the pain alone.

i can feel the happiness alone.

having you around is comforting.

it's nice to not be by myself.

but don't overstep your place.

because i know i can be alone.

fear

i offer you my kindness for nothing but a promise

promise that just like mine, your back is there to lean on

promise that just like mine, your shoulder is there to cry on

promise that just like i, you will listen to the pain

for my kindness it has been abused

for my kindness it has been taken for granted

for my kindness it has been used

i promise you my kindness, please promise the same.

kindness

i hate talking to you, but i wish our conversations never end.

the pain of hating the one you loved so.

The reminisce of your storm still shook In my soul, But I learned to take shelter In my own heart.