A handful of pills

A bottle of murky magic

A barrel of thrills

An ending so tragic

Sins of omission

Ghosts of our souls

Gnawing attrition

A solemn bell tolls

Take me away

Float me far down the river

Dont make me stay

Let me drift on forever

My spirit will rise

When my body has fallen

So please close my eyes

My destiny’s calling

The balloons fell down and they filled her with glee.

I've done it, she thought, this is victory.

I can make this country a better place,

Now that I've won this long, bitter race.

She at once thought of ways to bring the nation together,

and all of the battles she would have to weather.

She knew she was strong and fearless, too.

She had hopes and dreams of what she would do.

She would keep our nation at the top of the world,

and provide inspiration to many a girl.

She wanted healthcare and freedom for all of the people,

and ensure that the sexes and races would be equal.

Alas, we all know this was not meant to be,

And our great nation is a sad mockery.

We should still work togther and heal this divide,

So that again all our cititzens can be filled with pride.

His hand on the wall.

I put mine on it, checking to see the size difference.

It was the same as three years ago.

Somehow I always forget

thats once a child is gone, the things left behind

don't grow

like he should have.

Everything remains empty

I love having you to hold,

You being here with me,

Wrapped tightly in my arms

My trembling arms,

Afraid to loosen, to ever let go

With the slightest mistake,

It seems you could slip away,

Never to return again

I worry and fret,

Constantly wondering if

You'll someday leave me

I'm overcome with joy

At the opportunity to hold you,

To be at your side

But, the all too possible

Reality of losing you,

Brings tears to my eyes