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Metaphors

from The Bowdoin Years by Sammie Francis

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I think I was thirsty
I know that you were sweaty
The bartender was getting me water
I wasn’t drinking liquor
You thought that I was sick or
Maybe just a little unique
I said “I pass out easily!”
You said that you’d take care of me
The med student asked me to dance
I wasn’t from your country
I think that made you like me
Hey, it made me like you

I thought that you’d forget me
But then you up and ‘membered me
Got a text on the Hogwarts Express
I thought that you were beautiful
I knew that it was meaningful
My friends thought that I was insane
We met up for a pint and talked
We took a walk around the block
I couldn’t understand you at first
But you said let’s play
I said okay
You kissed me
And then I kissed you too.

But then I had to come home
And then six months rolled
And then 10 days
Before you were supposed to
Come home to me
You said, “No”
You said no

So now you won’t talk to me
You refuse to even think of me
It’s like there’s an ocean between us
I’m not talking metaphors
There’s actually an ocean floor
Separating me from you
You sent my notes back to me
You wrapped them up carelessly
It was a nice touch—the string
My work was busting open
I’m not sure that I can cope with
Your quiddity

So now I’m all alone
And unsure what to call home
And now my head just replays
Those 10 days
Before you were supposed to
Come home to me
When you said, “No”
You’re still saying no to me

So what are you gonna do
If I come running back to you?
If I turned up at your front door
Would you let me in anymore?
Could we pick up and talk
And feel the same
I’d bet you hadn’t mentioned my name
Except we lucked out
And had the same
You know we played
A pretty great game
So imagine what it feels like
To see the pieces on the floor
And the only question
I have anymore is:
Why’d you have to be
Such an asshole?
Now that it’s over?
It’s over
I’m serious
Why?
I’m tired of this battered heart
I’m tired of this battered heart
I’m tried of being nice
You bastard

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from The Bowdoin Years, released January 1, 2010

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Sammie Francis Portland, Maine

Sammie Francis grew up in Maine and has been writing and playing music locally for over 10 years. She is primarily a high school English teacher, but otherwise enjoys writing music and listening to Laura Marling. Her latest album, 'The Kite and the Shore', was released in September of 2013. ... more

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