This is the first one I’ve written where I actually have what could pass for a melody for the chorus in my head. I wrote it while lying in bed – again – which seems to be my muse spot, apparently. I guess that means I’m improving? Anyway, I wrote this as sort of a “you’ll-always-regret-what-you-threw-away” vengeful anthem.
Standing there on the edge of something
The scene, it’s like a picture-perfect postcard
The kind that makes everything look perfect from a distance, but when you look closer those images get blurred
Take away those pretty colors, take off your mask
Because you’re about to discover all those tiny cracks
I’ll be the one who remembers
That you forgot forever
Did you find what you were looking for somewhere along the way?
Forever
And someday when you find me staring at you in the back of your mind
You’ll be the one to remember
That some things last forever
You can try to hide your feelings and deny it’s me you’re missing
But moving on won’t be that easy
‘Cuz I’m not the kind of girl you can escape
You’ll see me all the time and wonder why
I’m stuck in your head, reminding you of every word you never said
‘Til you realize it’s our postcard you can’t escape
Take away those pretty colors, take off your mask
Because you’re about to discover all those tiny cracks
I’ll be the one who remembers
That you forgot forever
Did you find what you were looking for somewhere along the way?
Forever
And someday when you find me staring at you in the back of your mind
You’ll be the one to remember
That some things last forever
Forever
It never meant anything to you
Forever
You might think I’m the one torn in two
Forever
And maybe I am
Forever
But at least I won’t have to see your face ever again
I’ll be the one who remembers
That you forgot forever
Did you find what you were looking for somewhere along the way?
Forever
And someday when you find me staring at you in the back of your mind
You’ll be the one to remember
That some things last forever
I’ll be the one who remembers
That you forgot forever
Did you find what you were looking for somewhere along the way?
Forever
And someday when you find me staring at you in the back of your mind
You’ll be the one to remember
That some things last forever
Take away those pretty colors, take off your mask
Because you’re about to discover all those tiny cracks…
xoxo,
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boubou says
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First time i come across your blog,
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a bientot!
boubou xx
Jenny Brown says
Melissa:
You are such a talented writer and I always look forward to reading your posts ……… Keep it up and know that your posts make me smile, they make me laugh and they make me think about things that I might not have otherwise thought about!
Your new fan,
Jenny
Kristin says
Is there no end to your talents?
Melissa Blake says
Well, Kristin, I can promise you that I'll never run a marathon! 😉
LiLu says
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
septembermom says
Your words just move so nicely along. Beautifully done, Melissa!
Jill Pilgrim says
So beautiful. Really.
Andi says
Just found your blog and I'm totally smitten! Beautiful poem!!! I can't wait to read more entries. XO
Lauren says
This is fantastic. I am super envious of your talent 🙂
lots of xoxo,
Lauren
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A. Truscott says
Ouch! Scathing. But lovely, too.
Yvonne Anderson says
Gorgeous Melissa….