Aluminum Hearts

she took me as i was
a precocious, arrogant kid
found me ever so charming
even the parts i hid
she taught me how to love
and it did make me grow
but not fully enough
to honestly let her know

her heart was an organ of fire

i was just a terrible liar

making such a beautiful thing break
will always be my biggest mistake

ten years since that night
she was the brightest light
and now i have only myself to blame
for the pain of having to carry this flame

It's been a while since I've written poetry, but this was an occasion above all others that warranted a return to the form. I love and miss you Melissa and I'm still so very sorry.