Freshman Seminar Fall 17 CRA

Personal Monologue

I look to the right

There’s a fight

She can’t see the light

Refuses to let go

Tells me she’s taking it slow

It’s a sweet poison

Noxious

I have to be cautious

She’s crying

Tired of trying

Why does he keep lying?

 

I look to left

He wishes he left

Feeling bereft

But can’t give up

It’s a bittersweet half-full cup

Of emotions

Going through the motions

Can’t explain why he does what he does

There’s no trust

He’s hurting her but can’t let go

He loves her so

 

Stuck in the middle

Like solving a riddle

Looking for strings to fiddle

How do I help?

There’s a strain in the air

They won’t listen

Tears glisten

Killing with kisses

How do I save the missus?

What can I do?

What should I say to them today?

 

Tired of lying

Tired of crying

Imagining flying

The spark went out

Without a shadow of doubt

It’s time to part

Unravel your fingers

The pain still lingers

But there is room to breathe

She had the courage to leave

And it made all the difference