Ava

With her head in her scars Ava studies her palm As she waits on the window seat Pebble thrown overarm Her face is stark in alarm She says, “What do you want from me?" I said Why'd you take it as final when you're starting to spiral Girl, why can't you see? You know I know you can do it And I'll help you get through this Whether it's Once or twice or again Again, no Moonlight in the garden Grass beneath your toes Girl in shame says, “They can't see me like this” "Well, if you slip or stall, I'll be holding your hands" I'll be holding your Mmm, mmm, I [Verse 3] A couple summers have passed And I can't place the car As I walk past her balcony Words long lost in this air A little breeze in my hair Is I think what she might've been I wonder where she's been living And if she's still wishing for no-one to see? I know I have to accept this But if she'd have let me I'd be there Once or twice or again Again