Killing Butterflies

You used to raise the sun with your smile.
Make the grass grow with the shine from your eyes.
The sunflowers would reach for your face
just to hear your voice.

You used to calm mighty beast
by just looking their way.
By looking up with your handsome face
you caused the Heavens to cry.

But you flipped like a switch
I don't know who you are now.
Because every time that you draw near
only darkness follows.

You eat away at my soul every time you laugh.
You cause dread to fill my heart
just thinking of your name.
You are not the one I loved; you are not the same.

You are cruel and mean and wicked.
You enjoy the pain you cause.
Love the fact others are foolish enough
to fall for your facade.

This is all a game to you.
And I'm on losing end.
I knew who you once were
but you'll never be him again.

You used to raise the sun with your smile.
Make the grass grow with the shine from your eyes.
The sunflowers would reach for your face
just to hear your voice.

Now when you walk out the door
grass withers at your feet.
The skies rumble every time you speak,
threatening to unleash a storm.


You kill butterflies with your smile
but you keep on smiling anyway.