Disaster Poem by Rachel L. Z.

You slipped your arm around me
You held me so close
For the first time in so long, I felt safe
But you turned away
Just as swiftly as you came
Reminding me how nothing that good stays

Bloodshot eyes, broken heart
Another disaster from a beautiful start
Life goes on, no one has a clue
That the world is caving in on you

Can't stand still when you're near me
I know what comes next
You will simply pretend I'm not there
Now tell me what's your secret
You played it out so well
You really made me feel like you cared

Bloodshot eyes, broken heart
Another disaster from a beautiful start
Life goes on, no one has a clue
That the world is caving in on you

Your Oscar Award worthy performance
Left me speechless, on the edge of my seat, unable to breathe
But the house lights are slowly coming on, now
The applause is dieing down

You wipe off your makeup with a grin
That smile makes me weak down to my core,
But I know I can't win.