Filthy, Stained, & Striped

There was one time I thought I might leave him.
It stands out more clearly than any other.
I remember sitting on our filthy stained and striped couch, crying. Telling him that I couldn’t be with him anymore. That it was over this time for good.
I couldn’t be with someone who acted the way he did. [...]

Quietly Deaden

I knew he was trying.
At least it seemed like he was trying.
When I looked at him…and he didn’t know I was watching…I could see the pain in his eyes. I knew he wanted everything to be better.
I knew he wanted good things for us.
And that’s why it [...]