Numbness

Oh, they could've cut my hands off before I had

to throw my heart away

They could've blinded my eyes so that I could not

see my heart bleed when I let love go

Oh, they could've tied me up instead

of letting me try to run away and not be able to

You could have just told me to try not

to mind at all....

Oh, they could have stoppered my mouth before I learned

that wishes do not come true

You could have hacked my legs before I learned what it's like to taste freedom.

You could have petrified my heart before I felt such pain.

You could have caged me, pulled me, pushed me, perforated me.

'Cause anything is better than letting go

Love.

And stand still.