"But You Swore Things Would Be Different This Time"

But you memorized all your lines

And measured every step

But you hung a calendar

and wore a new dress 

But you took up a dance class

And packed away your regret 

But you painted your room a vibrant blue

And knelt beside your bed

But you lit a candle and burnt incense 

But you shoved all your belongings in a tiny suitcase 

And took pictures in a swimsuit 

But you sipped mimosas in a swanky bar

And bought a new car

But you fell asleep in strong arms

And followed your heart 

And you believe you have come far

But you are running from yourself

Eating up the road to get away

from who you are

But you are more than just your plans

The depth of your pockets, the fit of your pants

You are the grooves on your skin

Unmoving, unchanging 

Worthy in the moments you're still

Beautiful in the ways you try

Victorious long before the fight