Linger

I don't want it to linger
I don't want it to bruise
But you point your finger
And in the end we both lose

I don't want you to sing me
Songs that confuse
About how you want me
As I am but with rules

I don't want it to linger
I just want it to end
Let's just get past the drama
Maybe we could be friends

I don't want it to linger
With my heart on the mend
But you touch me softly
And I'm back in your sin

I don't want it to linger
I don't want it to bruise
But love is forever
Even with all that we lose

I don't want it to linger
Without you I'll choose
I don't want you to bring me
Flowers that ruse
Songs sweet from your lips
That seek to abuse
In my fragile state of mind
Thinking you kind
I'm likely to fall
Though I'd lose it all...
©cchristopherbess