it brings me to madness
the way you break down my walls
and hold me closer
as the rain comes tumbling in
you're my shelter
my rock
and when you're gone
it hurts more than anything
even when i know you can't help it
it's strange how i feel this undying devotion
to the stranger who shared their lunch
with another stranger on a park bench
moments before the great storm was unleashed
and held me tighter
as i lost my grip throughout the year
a fruitless love on your part
i don't see what's in it for you
as you deal with this estranged woman
who can't tell the difference
between her own two feet
who's hands are made of gold
but her heart is a churning sea
waiting to swallow up
the next poor fool
who decides to take a dive
and i fear the moment when you realize
that you've swam far too deep
and at last decide to make your escape
before my heart claims another victim
you'll join the graveyard of souls i've destroyed
by accident
when i tried to love
and all i did was wound