gray-green eyes and butterfly wings,
mocking words and promise rings.
hidden smiles, heartfelt lies
precious gems and second tries.

copied homework, shooting stars
cheap insurance on seventh-hand cars.
wasted money, hand-me-downs,
curse words, hair dye, fear of clowns.

applications, crazy dreams
realizing nothing's what it seems.
growing up and falling down,
needing to finally leave this town.

laughter, pictures, lightning, paint
pencil, paper, feeling faint.
broken hearts and joyful tears,
the truth of all our high school years.