Reminder

The cat scratches the kid
Daddy slaps the cat
Mommy wakes up drunk
And unleashes her hell

When I look into your
Eyes and my heart trembles
Hope my nose starts bleeding
So I won’t forget

No more tries are needed
My skin carries your scars
Thanks for the reminder
I won’t forget

Here is where I breathe
You don’t fit in here
I’ve got my ghosts to fight
Get out of my place

Next time when I see you
And butterflies flap their wings
Hope my nose starts bleeding
So I won’t forget

No more tries are needed
I’ve got enough scars to lick
Thanks for the reminder
I won’t forget

About

Unhealable optimism makes us forget, and therefore forgive. Fixing memories of real-life incidents when they leave their mark on us, as taking pictures of scars before they fade away, may help us remember.

Fabio Scagliola, October 1, 2012