Off the High Dive.

I sit here in between your legs

your strong hands gripping my shoulders, my back, my neck

I feel like a doll you could break in half 

like those boys in kindergarden who would run around and break toys

And even though sometimes you hold on a little too tightly

you never push too hard

you never raise your voice

you’re never quick to anger

you’re all good intentions, driven by fierce loyalty

we talk about what we remember about each other

before you knew me inside-out

you make me smile through these tears

im letting go in your arms

you tell me stories about growing up

and as the music changes from song to song

from linkin park to switchfoot, the songs of our childhood

the sky fades to darkness in preparation for nightime

our time together is short but precious

when we’re together I feel safe

you are perfect to and for me

so why can’t I give it back?

I wish I could jump in after you

off the high dive, this obsession

I can only hope you can find her somewhere down there

before I break you break in half

like a doll