I want to thank you for all that you did.
Not for the smiles, but for the tears.
I want to thank you, God forbid,
Not for the ring, but for the fears

That you gave to me...
The dream that I thought we could be.
Thank you for the guarantee
That burned me to the third degree...

Without you, I never would have learned.
I never would have been concerned.
I never would have made the turn
To change my life towards what I yearn.

You broke me clear in two
You lied to me, sure and true
You turned my red heart blue
Where ice and strong hate grew.

You seized my innocence
With so much diligence
And so much sense
That I simply had no defense.

Years later, I've changed.
I took a risk to arrange
A life apart; a life estranged;
Alone? A tough exchange.

I was lost, but now I'm found
Away from you, homeward bound.
This newest one is surely crowned,
Not with horns, but a halo sound.

He's not like you, thank the Lord
He's honest, worthy, and so much more.

So I want to thank you.
Because you damaged my soul,
I learned to cry.
I was able to feel pain.
I was able to feel hurt.

Because you broke me,
Like the wildest mustang,
I was able to learn and grow.
I was able to love

So much more.

your breath is cold, cold, cold
but why?
aren't you human, like me?

your hands are smooth, smooth, smooth
but how?
don't you work, like me?

your heart is pure, pure, pure
but who?
who have you met that hasn't injured you?

you are an angel.
don't let me get too close.
i might get some tarnish on your halo.

(but come closer.
rub some of those sins off on me)
i'll take the blame and all the pain,
all for you, to keep your angel name.

winter is a time
of cold feet, cold shoulders,
and dormant hearts.

what are you afraid of?
you do not like paths
laced with ice?
what of the wind,
and naked tress?

dress them.
winter is a time
of cold feet, cold shoulders,
and much-dormant hearts.

how many diamonds do i have? babe, i eat them like candy. give me something that lasts forever. your undying love? no. because it's not good enough. give me memories and and battle scars. give me good times and tears. nothing more and nothing less.

so life goes on and i can go days without thinking of your name.
life goes on and i can go weeks without having a memory of you.
but remember the day we walked around the field by your house?
it was super hot, but i wanted to see the cows or bison or whatever.

also, remember the day i cried on your couch?
i bet you remember the reason, too.
i'll give you a hint: happy tears.

so life goes on and i can go months without thinking of you.
life goes on and when i do, i have conflicting views.
remember when we danced in the rain?
your mother was shocked, but thought it was cute.
i still have that picture of both of us.

also, remember when we cried in your house?
it was just us two.
i forget the reason, but it was enough to tear me up.
don't cry.

so life goes on and i can go hours without recalling your memory.
life goes on and i ask, remember how we used to hang out everyday?
we made life plans and played zelda.
what happened?

also, remember the nights we drove around for hours?
a different city every night.

so life goes on and i often forget you.
life goes on and i feel guilty.
you brought such light into my life

and i tend for remember only the darkness.
you taught me so much and i secretly thank you.
you have so much more room to grow
that's why i left, you know.
as much as i would love to, i couldn't wait for you.

remember the nights we spent at the house?
surprisingly, i do.
you were wonderful.
i know you loved me.

so life goes on and i finally recall your artwork.
life goes on and i don't remember the few times i had with you.

neither of us could drive.
remember the day you saved my life?
well, maybe not. but it felt like it.
remember when i collapsed as you were leading me?
i was scared. were you?

also, i still have a birthday card you gave me
many years ago...

so life goes on and i'm glad i'm over you.
life goes on and our time was short, but the pain was bitter.
remember when i worked at southland?
i hope you find joy in your marriage.
this is vague and that's what i want.
anonymity.

i wish peace and love come to you.
and success, as well.

so life goes on and i don't want to stop thinking about you.
life goes on and i know.
the times we had were worth any pain our relationship has or has not brought.
this goes for all.

don't tell me what happened. cuz i don't wanna know.
there's a reason the past is the past.

for you all, i'm ok.
for you all, i'm a stronger person.
i love you.
i miss you.
i wish nothing but happiness to you and yours.

i hope you get what you deserve...whatever that may be.
but who is there to judge what you deserve?

i'm just a lazy being, i guess.
i'm living life and you're living yours.
we're busy, i know.
it's ok.
life goes on; we're ok.

Winter, winter, where art thou winter?
Here you are! How I love you, so!
I hate the wind and sleet and hail,
But snow and sunshine do prevail.

You make me smile and breathe and be
I'm so glad you came for me.
Winter, winter, where art thou winter?
Why are you leaving so soon?

You were with me for a long time,
but now you must go.
I was a fool to call you mine,
Oh, how I love you so...

it's been awhile since i felt your touch
thank god i don't need it quite as much
as i seem to need
the impossibility, the instability
of the life i feed

sixty hour weeks and i feel so tired
school and work, as required
chill me out, babe
take me down, misbehave

let's go somewhere. i know this place
back in the woods, around the space
the trail runs through, me and you,
we should stay the whole night through.

don't mind the dark, it lightens up
the moon is here to brighten up
but down we'll be, beneath the trees
you and me, the modest breeze.

the temp is cool and right
the intensity of this night
is one we'll remember forever.