every single word I said
would come out insightful or brave or smooth or charming
and you'd want to call me

but for now I'll look so longingly
waiting...
for you to want me, for you need me, for you to notice me


let’s just watch the tides they grow
the wind is coming from the side
we are sleeping in the light
feel like waking up in your house some day
part of me does
cant say it will ever be the same
cant say i want it to be
i know i wont be the same
it wont be a full recovery
we've said what was needed
but definitely not all
some will just rest inside
never to come out
afraid what form they might take
i wont try to hurt you
despite vindication and retaliation
i once felt i needed and wanted
so badly

dont know where we go
dont know what i do
but im sure ill figure it out
until then

i still sleep with the lights on
i still stay up late alone
i still have regrets overshadowed



when i first came to know you, you raised me up
yet again, you prove your faithfulness



any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu