Saturday, July 16, 2005
Shimmer
"Not at all"
Why?
"I'm through crying alone at night."
You cry?
"I'm only human"
You seem to be a happy and optimistic person
"I am but people get hurt"
I'm sorry
"Don't be I'm fine"
No, you aren't fine
"I'm not? You're probably right but I don't think it's anyone's business"
Not even if they want to help?
"For people like me, I'm my own cavalry"
You own cavalry?
"No one can help me. I help myself"
Not even friends?
"I used to, ended up hurting me even more"
Who did?
"Someone I trusted"
Betrayed?
"No"
Why can't you look anyone in the eye?
"I'm afraid they'll know who I am"
Is there something wrong about you?
"I just don't want anyone to know me too well"
That's very strange
"Not if you're me"
Are you often this evasive?
"Only when I need to be."
Won't you tell me at least?
"... I would, I want to but I can't"
You don't trust me?
"I hate pity, it's something I don't need"
You're being irrational
"You shouldn't have asked then. Does the truth hurt?"
...
"Did you expect me to open up and cry in front of you? Sorry, no dice"
Can't you at least tell me something to help you?
"What's the point, you can't."
You're mean
"I'm bitter"
Why would you help other people even if you won't let people help you?
"Cuz... i don't know..."
No answer?
"I don't know the answer. Maybe I help them and somehow think that I can help myself"
We never see you very much
"I'm around. I'm always around. I'll be the last guy to leave you"
Where'd you get that from?
"Sophia gave me a quote once. I keep it to heart"
What quote is that?
"I'll be the moon to light your darkest night. I'd rather be the guy who hears a friend's trouble than someone who shares in a friend's joy. Why? cuz it is the simplest act of love"
And yet, you don't let anyone shine your night
"Yes but some people shimmer in my night. They never do shine"
Riding the Lightning
4:11 PM