the words will always escape me —
until it is too late.

I will chase the words trying to find the right ones —
until I end up forgetting why I came.

how can I make you feel better I wonder —
until that wonder turns into despair.

line after line I pour my feelings out onto the pavement —
until it all gets washed away.

what can I do except cry —
until my tears turn into words.

I’ll keep repeating these words —
until you finally listen and understand.

I love you —
until the very end.