bribe me from my guilt
tell me that it’s okay to let you be
that you won’t hurt
that your heart won’t break
although i know it’s all false
and i’m drowning in this lie
to make my guilt weigh as little
to take your smile
and ignore the sadness in your eyes
to take your words
and shove your hand as you reach for my touch
bribe me with your distance
this way i won’t see
something less to deal with
take no responsibility for honesty
for my guilt
and i beg for forgiveness
my apologies are meaningless
they hold no key to turn the chain
and glue all the broken bits
bribe me from my guilt
tell me that it’s okay to let you go

© jacob greb — from lovers’ tiff: a ballad