flowers!

last week was kind of crap.  it's been happening a lot lately, i'm trying to keep things to myself.  i've found when you try to discuss problems with people (just to vent) they generally tell you to think positive!  that kind of makes me want to smack them because seriously- you think i haven't thought of that?

anyhoo, ethan brought me flowers.  3 times.  i made a lovely arrangement with them and so far it's lasted 10 days!  

if you needed/received flowers lately and need to vent give me a call.  i won't tell you to brighten up, i'll just tell you "that sucks *$&#, i'm sorry.  let's eat ice cream."

Trouble me, disturb me with all your cares and your worries. 

Trouble me on the days when you feel spent. 

Why let your shoulders bend underneath this burden 

when my back is sturdy and strong? 

Trouble me.

Speak to me, don't mislead me, 

the calm I feel means a storm is swelling; 

there's no telling where it starts or how it ends. 

Speak to me, why are you building 

this thick brick wall to defend me 

when your silence is my greatest fear? 

Why let your shoulders bend underneath this burden 

when my back is sturdy and strong? 

Speak to me.

Let me have a look inside these eyes while I'm learning. 

Please don't hide them just because of tears. 

Let me send you off to sleep with a 

"There, there, now stop your turning and tossing." 

Let me know where the hurt is and how to heal.

Spare me? 

Don't spare me anything troubling. 

Trouble me, disturb me 

with all your cares and you worries. 

Speak to me and let our words 

build a shelter from the storm. 

Lastly, let me know what I can mend. 

There's more, honestly, than my sweet friend, 

you can see. 

Trust is what I'm offering if you trouble me

-Natalie Merchant