1. REMNANTS

I remember
Before it all fell apart
The prospects
Of a bright future

You had tore it down
To its mere base
Leaving me with memories
And remnants which torture

Now every time I build
I'm reminded of this despair
Thinking I'd forget
No, I'd have to tear this down as well

Always been beaten down
It appears I must stay that way
Everytime I get back up
A trace of bitterness follows

I hate to hate
I'd love to love
But vengeance
Always permeates

Can I create without fear
Without anger, without dread
I don't know
I'm afraid to let it go

Never given me a chance
You stripped me of my resources
Maybe it is time to start from scratch
Maybe it is time to forgive and forget

I have what it takes
But it shouldn't be motivated
By such vile emotions
I just want to forgive

And for the world to see


2. REMNANTS II

My revenge enacted
I've secured my place
But at what cost?

It brought a certain closure
But it was left unsatisfied
A loathsome person
Which I still express my sympathies

I'm now cemented
Within their memory
But against my own values

It is not my ordeal any longer
Some things just heal with time

I wish it was not that way
But I did learn
I still long and reminisce
But I know this is not the end

Still within my judgement
You have done me wrong
But this does not mean
I will have to spite forever

It still twists me
But that's alright
It breaks my mind
But I will be fine

We will see
When the final judgement comes
And our wills perfected
There is no worry in that

I believe in you
As I believe in me
I have this hope for everybody
My prayers comfort me