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Shark in the Water
I just want you to be happy
whatever that might mean
I want you feeling sunlight
even if it's not from me.
but the water you're treading
is deep, & it's cold
No talking after midnight
when you feel most alone
She's a shark in the water
attracted to your mess
I'm the lighthouse on the shore
watching as you drown in this
& I can't tell you the ending
but I think that I can guess.
Her jaws are sunk into you
& you're caught between her teeth
She'll drag you down and bury you
leave your bones in the reef
I took a ship to find you
you told me you were fine
Her lips must be poison
you're not in your right mind
She's a shark in the water
attracted to your mess
I'm the lighthouse on the shore
watching as you drown in this
& I can't tell you the ending
but I think that I can guess.
Why love something that damages?
Why compromise yourself?
You're just handing out your pieces
as she goes home to someone else
I know I shouldn't be talking
& I know it's not my place
but honey, I also know you
& I hate that look on your face
She's a shark in the water
attracted to your mess
I'm the lighthouse on the shore
watching as you drown in this
& I can't tell you the ending
but I think that I can guess.
whatever that might mean
I want you feeling sunlight
even if it's not from me.
but the water you're treading
is deep, & it's cold
No talking after midnight
when you feel most alone
She's a shark in the water
attracted to your mess
I'm the lighthouse on the shore
watching as you drown in this
& I can't tell you the ending
but I think that I can guess.
Her jaws are sunk into you
& you're caught between her teeth
She'll drag you down and bury you
leave your bones in the reef
I took a ship to find you
you told me you were fine
Her lips must be poison
you're not in your right mind
She's a shark in the water
attracted to your mess
I'm the lighthouse on the shore
watching as you drown in this
& I can't tell you the ending
but I think that I can guess.
Why love something that damages?
Why compromise yourself?
You're just handing out your pieces
as she goes home to someone else
I know I shouldn't be talking
& I know it's not my place
but honey, I also know you
& I hate that look on your face
She's a shark in the water
attracted to your mess
I'm the lighthouse on the shore
watching as you drown in this
& I can't tell you the ending
but I think that I can guess.
Published 2nd Apr 2015
| Edited 3rd Apr 2015
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2nd Apr 2015 5:26pm
"She's a shark in the water
attracted to your mess
I'm the lighthouse on the shore
watching as you drown in this
& I can't tell you the ending
but I think that I can guess."
Wow! This is such a powerful association. Wow. A heartfelt, solid plea for somebody you obviously care about.
Great write CaityCat. Much enjoyed.
attracted to your mess
I'm the lighthouse on the shore
watching as you drown in this
& I can't tell you the ending
but I think that I can guess."
Wow! This is such a powerful association. Wow. A heartfelt, solid plea for somebody you obviously care about.
Great write CaityCat. Much enjoyed.
2nd Apr 2015 11:55pm
3rd Apr 2015 2:21pm
Not many can convey this sentiment so selflessly. This warning/advice comes off as kind, compassionate and gentle, with a true desire for happiness of the one you care for. Nothing short of beautiful.
