BEFORE

before
she descended
into madness
before
she spent
her days lost
and alone
before
she aimlessly
walked and wondered
before
she cried
a million
unanswered tears
before
she prayed
and chanted
before
she descended
into madness
...she believed in love.

SHOULD HAVE

should have
read the signs
along the way
should have listened
to the words
you failed to say
should have ran
before i chose
to stay
should have saved
my heart
before it broke
should have
stepped up
before you choked
should have been strong
but i was weak
should have listened
to the words
you did not speak
should have ran
while i could get away
should have saved
my heart
for another day
oh yes
i should have!