righteously

Walking away was the hardest path
But, always, my path led right back to you
Farthest I got was around the block
I turned around not knowing what to do.

Lightning lit up the walkway
Rain poured down from the Alaskan skies
Thunder stormed our paths
But in the end it was you and I.

You and I
It seems to be
You and I--
Righteously.

Knowing time is ticking
I cannot watch the clock turn
I took it down off the wall
Afraid of holes it would burn

Into our already fragile time.
But your secret smile makes me forget
That now is passing to then
Knowing we will leave without regret.

You and I
It seems to be
You and I--
Righteously.

Today turns into tomorrow,
As the present cannot last
But it leaves a sadness behind
Soon today will memory’s past.

Tonight, tonight, I can hold you in my arms
Time will stop tonight or at least slow down
We can keep life at bay here in your bed
Tonight, tonight, time will stop, time will slow down.

You and I
It seems to be
You and I--
Righteously.

Temporary

This back and forth is making me sick.
I can’t sleep--lest I wake up and find you gone again.
I could’ve sworn you were right next to me.
Falling in love felt like a test of wills.
Mine against yours.
Who could hold out longer?
Lying next to you felt like I was lying to you, and you know I’ve never been good at lies. I’ve been frantically trying to finish the words I am writing for you,
there’s always one that doesn’t fit the rhyme.
Trying to force the mold only works for a short time.
You did a number on me, like I knew you would.
Could I fault you for something you told me in advance?
I guess I tried to forget what you had said.
You let me in only to close the door on me, one foot in.
Watching your “High Art” unfold across the screen made me think I could never be that for you.
You told me “temporary, temporary”,
But made this feel real.