What Do They Know

I face the world with a smile, no one knows what is hid inside.
They see only happiness, they cant see the tears I've cried.
When I am alone I hurt, because here I do it well.
In front of all the watchful eyes my heaven turns to hell.

The judge and jury awaits me, everyone has a say.
In a life that hangs suspended for yet another day.
Who are they to judge if what I have done is right or wrong?
In the end I gave him up, but inside still sing his song.

I don't know how to find the strength I thought I had.
If only I could play tough it wouldn't be so bad.
They say that life goes on and someday I'll smile again.
But, how do they know my pain without being where I've been?
I've traveled so far from home, and can't find my way back.

Somewhere along the way I must have jumped the track.
I saw him just today and his smile is still the same.
He looked at me so sweetly, but never spoke my name.
I wonder if he remembers me, It hasn't been that long.
He may have forgotten me, but I still sing his song.

The Pain

When I first met you I knew it was true,

I knew we would be together just me and you.

I took you for granted, the one I love,

The one and only that god sent from above.

I sit here reminiscing all the times we shared,

Wondering why I never showed how much I really cared.

The day came up on us, like darkness in the sky,

It rained down on us, and I don’t know why.

You tell me there is nothing left to say.

after six years it shouldn’t be this way.

If you can find just one reason to stay,

I will make you fall back in love with me each and every day.

by Travis T.

Reflections

I look into the mirror

Not sure of what I see

Cause lately all there’s been

Are reflections of you and me

Last time I looked into the mirror

I wasn’t ready for the reflection I saw

I saw you holding me, hugging me

Kissing me and all

Unsure of what I’d seen

I tried it once again

For surely there was no such thing

That could bring me back to “then”

And as I looked into the mirror

My mind didn’t know what to do

Cause I saw you looking in my eyes

And telling me “I love you”

And once again I looked in the mirror

Just to once again relive the past

Or at least for a couple minutes

Make the memories last

And this time when I looked

I broke down right then and there

And then started forming

A single crimson tear

I saw you right in front of me

With something in your hands

I tried to lean closer

To help me understand

I reassured my doubts

And I know this for a fact

I saw you take a knife

And thrust it in my back

by Katie Bennett

The Pain Behind These Smiling Eyes

The only one I want

Is the only one I'll take

So don't leave me shaking

Thinking this is all fake

I know what I don't have

Thats what kills

I was too damn stupid before

Like I was on pills

Those all months

Flew by too fast

I wanted it

To forever last

To see you now

As you softly laugh

Makes me not see

Where leads this path

If you could only feel

Or at least see

The pain behind these smiling eyes

Where love can't be free

I'm broken without

Life was too good before

This miserable life

Will be shut with the door

by Travis Smith

 

 

 

You were Once

I once loved you so much
And for so long.
Why did you leave
When I did nothing wrong?

Your smile was once the sun
On a dark, rainy day.
It would clear up the sky
And keep it from being gray.

Your eyes were once the shine
Of the world's glowing light.
Or were they the twinkling stars
That once filled the night?

Your hands once had power
To give me the softest touch.
They'd always give me a slight tingle,
Which is why I loved them so much.

Your hugs were once the medicine
That'd change a frown to cheer.
A shiver would run through my body
Every time I feel your love near.

Your kisses were once the wind,
They were fresh and breezy against my face.
They were gentle, so gentle,
It's something no one will replace.

But, now you like someone else,
And it's driving me insane.
Although it's over for us,
The love we had still remains.

And so I tell myself...
Never again will I cry.
You were once everything to me,
That I can't deny.

But I couldn't keep my promise
And broke out in tears.
The hours I've cried feel like days,
The days feel like years.

As I bury my face in the pillow,
And cry my heart out and grieve,
I've learned to never give away love
If love I don't receive.