Monday Musings [5] - You Win

well done, you win

you got yourself

underneath my skin

and now, now

something is happening

so what are you going to do

about this thing

that's steadily growing?

I fought it

but the thing is, I'm only so strong

and now here it is

and now here I am

surprised to feel it's right, not wrong.

it punctured my heart

in the way I know you meant it to

right from the very start

and now the red is soaking through

staining me like art.

hook, line and sinker

hey, I think I capsized your boat too

I've always been a thinker

but now I'm always thinking of you.

maybe we can go for a walk together upon the sand and

you can tell me your secrets, 

ones you normally keep to yourself and 

I will pretend like I don't like holding your hand

but that's one of my secrets, 

I normally keep it only for myself

the fact that I don't want you to let go of my hand,

as my footprints follow yours in the sand.

and you, you've got me deep in this rut
and I, I'm not even looking for a way out.

somehow I don't mind that I feel weak against this tide

and you of all people know that I've got all this pride

but alright, I'll be the first to say you win

'cause I can't concentrate

when that smile makes my head spin

and I'm not even afraid

'cause maybe 

you were supposed to win.

-t.h.

written: 09/01/2017