He, He was a wisp of smoke, cascading silently along

She, she was a ray of sun, singing her own little song

when they met, two stars collided

It felt like not enough air was provided

His name was the crisp scent of cold

Her name was the smell of flowers, bright and bold

He, he felt like home, holding her in his embrace

she was his beacon, keeping him in the same place

“forever and always,” he said without wrong

who knew forever wasn’t that long

She, she saw galaxies swirling in his eyes

her love was something she couldn’t disguise

He, he said he loved her, but it didn’t feel right

Both of them together was like day and night

He, he was a brooding storm, frightening

she, but she saw him as warm as inviting

she tried to get him to listen to what she had to say

He, all he did was push her away

Then one day, a switch went off

his love was no longer gentle and soft

His words stung like a piercing knife

but she didn’t want to lose him in her life

She, she put up with the hurt and told herself “It’s okay.”

She tore herself down and made herself stay

It kept going, until she thought, “I’ve had enough.”

Loving someone isn’t supposed to be this rough

She, she left, and everyday, it killed her inside

waves of anguish hit her like a tide

She wanted answers, but she didn’t know

sometimes holding on hurts more than letting go

Sleep never came, too numb to cry

She sat up thinking “I want to die.”

Slowly, everyday, she built herself back up

The crushing weight of heartbreak began to let up

Once again she sang and radiated light

Her smile was no longer fake, but bright

She, she deserved better, without a doubt

they were the perfect match; maybe that’s why they burnt out.