You were an angel

blessed down from the heavens

to reign over my rotten heart;

I was a devil

designated to ruin innocence

and spark rebellion;

still, you drew yourself

closer to me

craving to be loved.

Sometimes you spat out hell

yet I swallowed your words;

sometimes you pressed on

the pedals in anger

yet you told me you were fine;

just breathe, sweetheart

breathe,

and if you couldn't,

part your lips

for me.

And let me breathe life into our paradise.