2.9.09

I'm here alone

I’m here alone
I’m here alone crying into your arms hugging me

Oh wait, dam!

Those are my arms

I got caught up in thinking they were yours

I got entranced looking at your picture

Staring so hard that I really felt you were looking back at me

But I still woke up all alone

The left side of the bed is cold as hell

While my heart freezes and my tears crumble off my face

I’m here alone dancing in my own perpetual vomit, full of your promises

Remember the shower water pouring down my face

While you told me your lies

The water turning into cold daggers stabbing my love for you

The pictures I brought into the shower to burn

Get wet and matted, as they slip out of my hand

I fall on top of them and I’m still crying here over you

Still lying here over you

Wishing that I was holding you and lying next to you

While you lie next to me

I’m ripping photos now as the writing smears in my hand

Like our love smeared at your hands

I’m here alone crying into your arms hugging me

Oh wait, dam!

Those are my arms

Those are my hands

Those are my freaking tears

Filling up the tub as I lie here

But, I’m here alone



"An Akili Carter original"

1 comment:

  1. I like this one. It is very interesting. You are growing as an artist. Your imagery is becoming far more precise and poignant. When you get the time, we should talk on the phone about the pieces you sent...

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