the next time

The sun is breaking us down
into primary colors
The winds are throwing us
into one another
It's the end of the world
so why are you whispering?
You gave me rhythm
you gave me hope
I got too close
you took them away
What I wanted from you
was a simple blessing
and calm reassurance
What you needed from me
took too much time to figure out
The next time
you break me in half
I'll try to remember
we're just friends playing a game
The next time
you smile at me
I'll think about
letting you win

The sun is showing me the truth
I am a pagan under its spell
The winds are throwing
the answers around
Take me with you when you go
gag me, bind me
stuff me deep in your dirty pocket
In the darkness
your voice is reassuring
The days are getting longer
It makes me wonder
what I'll do without you
You can visit me
stroke the turmoil under my skin
laugh with me
remind me with your naked eyes
why I've been such a fool.