When

when there are no more words to say
when it's clear that he won't stay
no matter what you say or do

when he won't remember
what you have shared,
how he once cared 

when you just sit and cry hot tears
left alone with all your fears

when he has hurt your pride

when you feel that you have died
because he hurt you deep inside

when you're just hanging on and on
because you're afraid to be alone

when he rips you open
and leaves you bleeding and heartbroken

when you want to kiss his face
when you yearn for his embrace

when in the middle of the darkest night
he takes away your little light

when you are in so much pain
that you think you'll go insane

when you're afraid that he'll forget
the things there used to be
between the two of you 
which back then felt right and true 

when you wonder 
if it was all a mistake
if all his vows and words were fake

when you realize that you're crying all alone
and that his heart has turned to stone

when you can no longer sleep
but just toss and cry and weep
thinking about every second of every night
that you hugged  and held him tight

when he takes away your pride
when you think you can't go on 
when you have already died

when you know this all is wrong
You must be strong

when you are full of hate
and curse this miserable fate

when you light a cigarette
and wish you two had never met ...

Then you're ready to save your soul !
You must go on, take back control !



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