The One Who Got Away

The One Who Got Away

Our teenage years were filled with games.

And boys in which we'd never remember their names.

Party's every weekend, constantly drinking.

Young and living a life filled with sin

And within it all is when I met him.

Young dread head fella, so handsome and smart.

Who I knew could do anything but gang banging had his heart.

Chocolate brown skin, a smile that'll make you give in.

Soft lips that made me quiver whenever they were upon my skin.

Those late nights when he'd walk me halfway home.

Oh how I wish what we had could've flourished and grown.

Unintentional separation caused us to part ways.

And now I can only see into his life through social media these days.

Reminds me of high school before we had ever spoken at all.

I'd catch butterflies each time I'd pass him by in the hall.

Those same butterflies occup...

My Drug

Just like a drug,

Each day you've got me feigning,

For the high you give me whenever I'm feeling low.

And my body catches withdrawals whenever I'm alone.

Craving that very thing that makes me feel whole,

You.

I wish I didn't get so weak.

Baby, just to hear you speak. 

Listening to all of your hopes and dreams.

Hoping that your future will always include me.

I can go on rants and raves about things I never do say.

Become upset when I don't get my way.

But my love for you will never stray.

Loving you is like my love for dro,

After saying I'm not gonna smoke anymo'.

You just always seem to ease my mind.

And for that moment in time, everything is fine.

Oh baby, why have you done this to me?

Making me love you, making me weak.

 To thoughts that suddenly inhibit...