The Melody Nothing prepares you for goodbyes. My first serious boyfriend with big brown eyes. He had long hair And was a little too old. Perfect teenage girl A shy and not so bold. Our romance wouldn’t last forever. We grew apart our relationship would sever. Even short journeys can bring great joy together we perfect boy. lives took different roads But bond remain. His family mine his the same. sang played guitar So much talent God gave to one Its what made him happy true joy. loved laughter jokes. generous kind. enemy that mind. It Made believe in untruths Playing tricks on Your no good worthy - turned inner light dim. troubled see value he possessed These thoughts are dangerous They’re lonely grim. They held power keep suppressed. searched meaning all wrong places. One place seemed nice disguised purpose. fill empty spaces. This calls your name when step through door. Gives feelings of calm been searching for. dark places reason see lights off hide truth. It’ll take some time but will is me. wanted leave. Everyone do. simple has hold you. grip firm tight deceived lie. Robbing from it he’d rely. felt betrayed by this lie already lost much. All alone now. out touch. thought maybe tomorrow I’ll try again. Try breakfree From these demons within. knock my message precious child. Delivered kindness She spoke ever mild. Her tone calm words cut like knife . fight came end loss life. Suddenly after years As I sat silence could hear voice. playing guitar singing melody. as if just