Pyre-Born

Why did we say what we meant that day? You turned to me, and with no doubt in your voice you said those three words Why did they have to be said I was so vulnerable, and so in love So without a second thought I returned the sentiment Why did I have to say it back Since that day, things have not been the same Every time our eyes meet I see a difference in them Why did we have to say those things Every moment with you is like my first breath now I can't help but see that blush on your face when our hands touch now Why did we get ourselves into this situation You've finally brought me into your life, trusting my opinion But when you

You know how I grew up, you know what it did to me. Raised by my grandfather and uncle, never seeing my father until his weekend. My mother working, and my grandmother in her own world. You know  that's what I dealt with. You know how it made me feel to watch all this take place. My father wanting nothing more than to separate his past from present. My grandfather abused by my grandmother on a daily basis. You know that's what I dealt with. You know my reasons, and you know my past. So a promise I made to you, and you know a promise I will keep. It is you or me, that is the only option, no broken homes. You know that's what I'm dea