I was raw, like the sores she picked on her fingers
The promise was on pause
But we smiled as we divided our books
I could blame him, like a child blames the dark
But I wouldn't let that be my story arc
So we hugged despite his cold looks
I could cry for all that we're losing
or I could smile for rufusing to let go too easily
I could die for what I thought I wanted
or I could sing for what was coming peacefully
I could crumble like a wedding cake, baked, but never tasted
Or I could rise like the morning sun, wise if never wasted