The entirety of Goodbye Lullaby by Avril Lavigne on repeat tonight.

The last minute of “Chlorine” by Twenty One Pilots does things to my soul.

“Bitter Sweet Symphony” by The Verve on repeat this morning.

If the rear-view mirror isn’t shaking, the music’s not loud enough.

“Older Than I Am” by Lennon Stella always makes me cry.

Truth is light
and liar
is s/he who
turns off the light

Lyrics to “The Only Exception” by Paramore, spilled from my own lips, echoing off my shower walls this morning.

Thank you to the person who nominated my poem, those who voted for it and for the win. Biggest thanks goes out to my muse, my inspiration, ma petite fleur, who makes each day something special, who loves me despite my flaws and who I’ll cherish forever.

Everlasting is a second
and
the seconds
are
everlasting

Sometimes criminals are not as criminal as those who punish them