Divided Unity

Dares are where Dignity goes to Die

Let me tell you the story of how I lost honor

The pride that I wore on my sleeve as my armor

One that I thought I'd carry from here to Ann Arbor

But the moment it left, my life grew a shade darker

I'm wondering if I can drown in a harbor

Of sins and mistakes made by a naive daughter

Condone what is wrong with a coaxed love and foster

The bloodbath starts here, my emotions are mine to slaughter

Music and wine bring me tears and no joy

I'm busy reminiscing with the thoughts of a boy

My animosity and mask may suffice as a decoy

But what starts as a dare cannot always be enjoyed

If I show you what now I can just hope is destroyed

If I succumb to your reasons and lust driven ploy

If excuses are what you believe I employ

Throw me to the sea, limbs bound in ashamed corduroy

When I met you I know what I saw: damaged eyes

When you left me I knew what we had was a lie

Because saying "I love you" a billion times

Won't repair your broken heart, let alone mine

Bandages to bullet wounds cannot be applied

And expect to have any effect if you try

Context and consent are between you and I

But know this: Dares are where dignity goes to die.