Stars of Freedom

Bane (9/25/23)

They're just strangers

It was a humid afternoon

And on nights like this I could hold my fury

Close to my chest

Though not tonight

Nor ever again

For they're just strangers

I was once unknown to me

I knew strangers more than myself

I am in awe of their fault

For I am the thorn in the side of their thread

Piercing the pieces they strive to tie together

I'm glad I don't remember

For they are not mine to claim

My life is my safehaven

On days like this I hold myself high

Embrace those days I said "goodbye"

I will never write about them

I will never write your names again

Your smile

Your photograph

Your words

Your memory

Discarded film in the form of scattered paper airplanes

Remember when we wished this would be forever?

And endless youth

Wouldn't that be nice?

I know my paradise

You'll never find yours

You are the bane of this town

Your pain is your paradise

You hold your bitterness

Above your head

All high and mighty

At least I have a halo now

We were never supposed to be

Forever

So in time when I see you again

You won't even remember my name

I'll forget your face

Erase your name

For your broken paradise

Is the bane of this town

And I am glad

I do not know you

Anymore.