memory slipping through mind like sand through a playful child's hands not so unlike my playful heart ever so gently ripped from my chest the remnants of our coalition shattered forever lifeless breath me in a bitter message of damnation spit me out what a way to expel salvation and I curse the day I burned that candle so bright I would do anything to forget that night so cherub spreading your beautiful wings I stand here helplessly naked awaiting you one last sting