Rian Smith

Tying Strings

see, i am afraid to get attached

i tie strings on to people who are blades

i move too fast

i sever strings with friction

i move slower

because i don't want this to end

i move fast

because the quicker it ends the less it hurts


i am torn by speed

i am tangled within these strings

i need release

i need love

i need time

i simply need more

but, i also need less

i need you

but, i need me too


i tied strings

that i don't know can stretch over seas

i tied stings

that i'm not even sure can stretch states

i tied strings because

it felt right

is that not enough of a reason?

these strings are attached to my heart

theses strings know nothing of my brain


i tied these strings

i'll pay the price for them

whatever that price may be

i tied these strings

and i'll be dammed

if i get tangled in them again.