Burn It Down

I carved a pumpkin today

I based it on the memories I used to have of you

I had while remembering what you said

I placed a candle inside

And watched your face illuminate my room

I didn’t blink until the light was dead

I etched my life into a notebook years ago

I stumbled across it while packing up

I wish I didn’t know the meaning of concern

I’m overwhelmed by my quest

To find the truth and missing parts

I threw my journal into a fire only to watch my past burn

I built a million memories just to tear them down

I wished a thousand wishes never to be found

I dove into to the water to see if I could drown

It’s in your hands to burn it down, to burn it down

I painted a sunrise yesterday

I dreamt that you would see it when you woke

It had all of our favorite colors entwined

I watched you from the boardwalk

As your eyes added to the sea

You’re now a stranger, but its stranger you didn’t mind