I wanted to capture raw emotions that I could feel. The first stanza brought out some powerful emotions in me, but I’m not sure if it does the same for others. Initially, the story wasn’t supposed to matter, but now I’m left wanting to know more about this person’s story. 

she knew that she couldn’t tell him
the pain of knowing ripped at her core
some nights she wondered if he already knew
on those nights the music would return
and she would die
again

the details never mattered
the memory alone was enough to tear her soul
and still he loved her more than she deserved
his sleeping embrace brought no comfort
and she would cry
alone