true story

would it pain you to know
i’ve hit a new low
in getting over you
been doing so well
walking through hell
and pretending it’s paradise
till i saw your smile
talked for awhile
wondered where it all went wrong
you can still see the lights
but ache as i might
i can’t lead you home
used to take the blame
thought I was insane
because i just couldn’t let you go
until i looked into your eyes
and realized
that you’re still holding on too

asheville, nc 12/8/11