Submissions by Gibbet13 (Waylon Gibbett)

I remember the times from my youth, a time when I had very few role models.    
   
I grew belligerent, ignorant and uncouth;  
As I was shown the value of liquor bottles.  
   
Firsthand experience, I sadly held this coal.  
Burned to the quick as it scorched my very soul.  
   
This is no excuse for my actions, for every person isn’t the same.  
   
Some can handle these liquids, but to think I could, I was insane.  
   
I seen what it did to my father, I seen what it did to my mother.    
   
I seen what it...

Thoughts and dreams of you will always wash ashore,    
     
Bringing with them subtle reminders of that person I used to be.      
     
The dregs of mistakes made times before, effortlessly swallowing me like the sea.      
     
I could’ve and should’ve done more, instead of abusing your trust and love for me.    
     
I now sadly remind myself of a flea, as I hid that I was bitter to my very core.    
     
Unfortunately you seen something within me, something you thought was worth more.    
     
But I always...