Covering Parchment

[Brittney L]

Slow acoustic. Think Damien Rice

Caught myself counting blue cars
as they drove down my street
I sat in my driveway and pondered the idea
of shadowing their lives and leaving me

searched my pockets to find assurance on paper
looking to understand reasons I turn on love
and thoughts plaguing my hours seem so vague
could be just enough to make me run

I’ve got my journal of poetry
and a pocket dictionary
and I’m covering parchment for losing you

I’m collecting memories of your smile
while images force their way into me
and I wrap my mouth around winter’s breeze
humming a slow song of my own defeat

I’ll take my boxes of words and rhymes
and prove how pretty the world can seem
take my boxes of words and rhymes
cover myself with a song to sing

I’ve got my journal of poetry
and a pocket dictionary
and I’m covering parchment for losing you

Been doing this wrong for far too long
Been doing this wrong for far too long
Resting with the pieces you left me to cry on
I’ve been so wrong all along

You encompassed me with left over wounds
so drive your blue car past my avenue
the only part I can’t forget about this
is wanting you back and feeling confused

I’ve got my journal of poetry
and a pocket dictionary
and I’m covering parchment for losing you

I’ve got my journal of poetry
and a pocket dictionary
and I’m covering parchment for losing you


Caught myself counting blue cars
as they drove down my street...

[darkfaze2003]

i really like the "boxes of words and rhymes" line and enjoyed the whole piece alot. I think slow acoustic is a good choice!

[Lyly]

Britt, I loved this. I also very much enjoyed the 'boxes of words and rhymes' line. The whole thing is just awesome...I can see it all unfold. A captivating story and words that sing. Cheers- Lyly

[Brittney L]

Thanks you three! As always, it's so much appreciated. :D

*peace*
Britt