
THE GAME THAT KILLS
I meet you slightly drunk already
not caring if you’d like me or not
a half truth
lies I tell myself for protection
two hearts already damaged trying to come together
curiosity
excitement
scared
thrilling
confusing
longing
warmth
addictive high
“the spark” everyone talks about
creates a cocktail of emotions
keeping it all together
there is a circus going on inside my body
spinning out of control
trying to keep it all together
until my cards are shown
and I can’t hide it anymore
I care.
feelings aren’t choices
play it cool
and act unphased
that’s the safe game to play
its easier to squash the bud
before it has a chance to bloom
overtaking the garden of your heart
wild and beautiful
untamed
you started a fire in me
feeling so weak
you felt it too
we were both surprised
you left
you’re scared
where’s that spark now
in my heart or
in my eyes?
one is temporary
the other lasts forever
only time will tell
if it was just the game that kills
Real love lasts forever
worth every heartache
every risk
endures all trials
hopes for the best
rejoices with the truth
no person can ruin
no hatred can overcome
its not a game
it’s the only thing we’re all searching for
some can’t bare the stakes
some leave to avoid the pain
but inevitably
love will hurt eventually
I don’t know what this is
I just know I’m no longer willing
to play the game that kills
the possibility of love
