Champagne Spray

 The urge no longer acted on
Just hoping that someday
That overwhelming feeling's gone
Wishing it'd go away

Feeling shame they tend to hide
Push relationships astray 
Slippery they seem to slide
Like a pendulum they sway

When you get them on the phone
They don't have much to say
Think they'd rather be left alone
Convinced not speaking to them's okay

Admittance is a crucial part
Face fact they did betray
Mistakes weigh heavy on their heart
Showing clear in vivid display

Their words don't always translate
Messages hard to relay
It might seem nolonger relate
To who they used to portray

Although their seams once strongly sewn 
They sometimes start to fray
It's vital forgiveness is shown
If they mess up, cuz they may

They too deserve a second chance
Accepted and no more have to pay
They recognize at second glance
They've made the bed in which they lay
 
They've tried just about everything
Efforts to avoid, distract, delay
Knowing going back will only bring
Victory more far away 

Might think they've got control of "it"
But to unfortunate dismay
​​​​​"It" doesn't give one single shit
And enjoys this game they play

With pride felt from accomplishment
Seems they've come a real long way
But then to your astonishment
That commitment chose to stray 

Now it's a real emergency
Fumble while trying to convey
Feeling the sense of urgency
Watching that Finish Line decay

Come to terms with "what's" living inside
Realize forever "it" will stay
Muster up strength and decide
Not to let "it" get "its" way

They know that "it's" a predator
And they are "It's" chosen prey
But will they gain skills that deter
Keeping their enemy at bay?
 
-Ashley McRitchie