Poetry

Magnetic Memories

written by: OurSacredHonor

Hopelessly encroaching
I'd rather do this on my own
But I'm so very far from home
That I can't do this alone
Too many variables unknown
I don't know how to deal with these
Magnetic memories

I'm drawn to these
Magnetic memories
Of a past that likes to tease me
From the corner of my mind
This polar attraction
A total distraction
Someone please help me
I don't wanna be left behind

The past reels me in
Got me hook, line and sinker
They make me forget, yet not regret
Think maybe they make me a thinker
Each one's a hand squeezing my wrist
Each thought that brings them back
Gives it another twist
My legs have been weighted
Can't seem to move on
I can't come to grips with
The simple fact that they're gone
These thoughts stir me up
And cause me to shake
Shivering alone
While I try not to awake
Dreams bring them back
And I don't think I can take it
Then again, I'm the one
The one who could make it
Because all of these days
That replay in my mind
I was once there
Once upon a time

I'm drawn to these
Magnetic memories
Of a past that likes to tease me
From the corner of my mind
This polar attraction
A total distraction
Someone please help me
I don't wanna be left behind

So I'll get on a plane
And leave for a while
I'll be far away from here
Separated by three thousand miles
Maybe I can fix some things
Sort some problems out
If I push myself this time
I can defeat my doubt
It won't be easy
I can promise you that
But it's my turn to play
And I'll step up to bat

The count is full
And the bases are loaded
My heart is pounding
Feels like it exploded
Send in the pitch
Cuz spring training is done
The swing, crack of the bat
And it's a home run
I'll make it this time
I promise you this
I got one more chance to swing
And this time I won't miss
I won't miss anything
I won't regret
I won't miss anything except

I'm drawn to these
Magnetic memories
Of a past that likes to tease me
From the corner of my mind
This polar attraction
A total distraction
Someone please help me
I don't wanna be left behind

Oh, wontcha tell me
That it'll be ok
Oh wontcha tell me
Tomorrow's another day
Oh, wontcha tell me
The past won't fade away
Oh, wontcha tell me
Tomorrow isn't yesterday...

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