didn't you know?
wrists can be romantic
without scars
like fists on doors
like shattered glass
trying to break in

and didn't you know?
eyes can be beautiful
without tears
like people begging
like children whining
trying to win you

and didn't you know?
words can be deep
without demanding
like women glaring
like people lying
trying to steal you

and didn't you know?
life can be grand
without lies
like friends hurting
like lovers dying
trying to hurt you

didn't you know?
love holds hope,
faith,
joy,
pain,
life
in her hands.

and didn't you know?
love's not leaving
hope's not dying
faith's not crying
joy's not lying
pain's not staying

didn't you know?
it's safe to smile again