Take care, I’m barely holding on,
A far cry from the coaster ride
That pre-empted all that went wrong.

Skid to a stop, before headlong
Pressing self-destruct, I’ve veered wide
Take care, I’m barely holding on

Funny I pretend I’m so strong
Since it was me that really lied,
And pre-empted all that went wrong.

‘course, the next sucker won’t be long
Flutter lashes, tip chin, he’s spied.
Take care, I’m barely holding on.

Honestly? It’s the same old song.
Guilty? Yes. The ‘look’ had them tied
And pre-empted all that went wrong.

I like the attention; the guilt is wrong,
Behind closed doors I’ve hurt and cried.
Take care, I’m barely holding on.
It’s pre-empted all that went wrong.





Sharon Harriott
05 August 2008

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