47 fading lines
Mark away the time
You could point out the ones
That locked you away
One year ago
But nobody will ask
Your best friend won't remember
How she felt
When that phone call came
Not today-
One year ago
She cried; felt guilty
For the scars she always ignored

Nobody knew
When you were gone
Or noticed when you came back
Just another kid
Who couldn't deal
Who wouldn't make it
To 18
They won't question
When you leave again
Pulling blades across healing skin
Remembering
One year ago tonight
Because no one else will
When you are finally dead

10/21/02--10/21/03