never quite sung

On the verge of salt water tears
Almost daily fears
Cannot seem to win
To find what hides within
Trying too hard or not enough at all
Every step leading
To yet another fall
Cannot find the name
Sharing optimism's common blame
Desperate for reprieve
Allowing dreams to be believed.

So close to touch
Like forgotten words on tongues
Words on fire, wet with wisdom
But still never quite sung.

The sinking felt and fought
The stinging ever clear
Mindset thought distraught
Giving up, giving in,
my dear.

-hv-
09/17/14


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