I screamed Your name until my throat bled.
I still couldn't call You back.
I whispered my dreams to You, softer than baby's breath.
I still couldn't call You back.
God is in Your eyes, and salvation in Your smile.
I still couldn't call You back.
I ripped away my facade like so many cobwebs.
I still couldn't call You back.
I painted Your portrait with my words, just to see You again.
I still couldn't call you back.
My fingertips are bloody, my back, broken.
You couldn't hear my shouts, You couldn't see my whispers.
So I'll sit.
And wait.
And maybe...
Maybe...
Silence can call You back.
I Wish I Could Be You... by ShatterSoul, literature
Literature
I Wish I Could Be You...
I wish I could be you...
You're caring, and compassionate,
creative, and thoughtful.
You have a kind word
for everyone.
I wish I could be you.
You're funny, and sweet.
People like you.
Intelligent, yet
a loveable goof.
I wish I could be you.
Loyal, and determined.
You stand up for what you
believe.
And you never let someone
make you back down.
I wish I could be you.
You know so many
useless things.
Interesting
useless things.
It amazes me,
the things you share.
I wish I could be you.
Family, and friends,
are one in the same to you.
Supportive.
You never make dreams sound silly.
I wish I could be you.
You cheer s