She's a girl in a cheap bar on a beer-stained dance floor, She's spun around and switched over her ring. She's dancing like she wants to be picked up or kicked out Wishing someone would show her she's worth something. She tries to explain herself But she often falls short With her drinking and piercings … Continue reading Ballad of the Broken
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Father’s Day
When we were kids you’d play games with us But not the friendly kind Our fragile hearts you gambled with On the battlefield in our mind Young and hopeful we all were Quick to wake and forgive The awful sights and sounds last night We pretended we were happy to live The hidden pain and … Continue reading Father’s Day