I Grew Away

I grew away from you
you say it's my own fault
I carried my wounds gracefully
until you poured on the salt

I laid out like art
because in my heart

I might have enjoyed the pain
being accustomed to it, I didn't know
then how to feel alive without it
figuring death should I let it go.

Life was the darkness I grew up in
but now past the numb, I've grown
no longer attracted to the pain
even if it means I'll be alone.

Still, there are many to replace me
to help you paint your shadows gray
I keep that secret behind the eyes
that won't look back on yesterday

I grew up with you

then I grew away.
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