A Better Life

A Better Life

By: Tyler Ross

Well, it looks like you gave up on me

And I can’t believe what I did see

I’m the only one to blame

When I bettered myself just for me

And the end result couldn’t help you see

I’m the only one to blame

So, don’t try hard to understand her

You’re gonna waste the time you have

And you know you’ll never get it back

When you hope.

When you dream.

It takes you away from reality.

Keep your head.

Don’t regret.

Life experience is what you’ll get.

I know most of the time,

it’s hard to keep that in mind.

With lessons learned,

comes a better life.

When I struggled with the months ahead

And you went against the boundaries set

I’m the only one to blame

When I asked you why you loved me

You came up with a short list of three

I’m the only one to blame

So, don’t try hard to understand her

You’re gonna waste the time you have

And you know you’ll never get it back

When you hope.

When you dream.

It takes you away from reality.

Keep your head.

Don’t regret.

Life experience is what you’ll get.

I know most of the time,

it’s hard to keep that in mind.

With lessons learned,

comes a better life.

This situation won’t get any easier

If you continue to let what you know grow stronger

Use the information you’ve been handed

and leave your confusions behind

Learn from your mistakes

Keep moving forward and you will find

A better life

When you hope.

When you dream.

It takes you away from reality.

Keep your head.

Don’t regret.

Life experience is what you’ll get.

I know most of the time,

it’s hard to keep that in mind.

With lessons learned,

comes a better life.

Pumpkin Post-it Note

Pumpkin Post-it Note

By: Tyler Ross

Some nights when I’m all alone.

When I can’t breathe and my thoughts want to roam

leaving me sad over the love spent with you.

And I wonder if your thoughts do it to you,

while next to him.

Love lies.

Only if you let it, it will.

Love lies.

Only if you let it, it will.

Break me, from this limbo-like world

and change me, so it will no longer hurt.

Let me dream, deeply to sleep.

Where I can be brave,

brave enough to see,

a healthy boy not beaten badly over she.

Love lies.

Only if you let it, it will.

Love lies.

Only if you let it, it will.

Love lies.

Only if you let it, it will.

Love dies.

Only if you let it, it will.

Aren't LIke You

Aren’t Like You

By: Tyler Ross

These quiet eyes, they looked to me with full attention.

I had nervous shoes, with one glance,

I feel like giving up.

It’ll be all right, if you and I could write a song tonight.

I dusted off that ole frame, humming a tune,

pretending to be with you.

Girls around here just aren’t like you.

Smart like you are.

Girls around here just aren’t like you.

Converse like you do.

You came to me, beaming a smile that really helped me.

We shared a few words, your second glance,

I feel like I’m being heard.

I’ll play the night, with some songs to make it right.

Pen thoughts, hope for another shot,

to sing songs with you.

Girls around here just aren’t like you.

Smart like you are.

Girls around here just aren’t like you.

Converse as you do.

Girls around here just aren’t like you.

Aren’t like you.

Aren’t like you are.

Girls around here just aren’t like you.

They just don’t smile like you do.

What The Hell Is This?

What The Hell Is This?

By: Tyler Ross

It's been quite some time since we were us, but let’s not try and retract.

We both knew what went wrong; so let’s just leave it at that.

The hurt left inside wouldn’t die, but I forced myself to forget.

I tried to stay your friend, while you pretended like you even gave a shit.

Your cold hands came over me and blanketed my nice

Left me over technicalities and didn’t think twice

While I tried and tired, I tried my best to be just a friend

You took my efforts like a grain of salt and blew it into the wind

You’re sick, sick

Let’s be honest

After all I have done for you

Still trying to stay the calmest

(You aren’t being honest)

I hate the way you make me feel

Is goodbye now beyond us?

Let’s get real

I try to sustain the good in me, but don’t think for one second

I’d let you continue to ignore the respect that you’ve neglected

In finding peace in all of this, you surprised me more than expected

Now I pulled myself away because you don’t deserve my friendship

You’re sick, sick

Let’s be honest

After all I have done for you

Now moving beyond this

(You aren’t being honest)

I hate the way you make me feel

Is goodbye now beyond us?

There’s no point if I’m treated your way

To stick around, while I’m at bay

I hate the way you make me feel

Hate the way you make me feel

It’s a two-way street in a friendship

But, you think at this point, I’d stick with it?

I hate the way you make me feel

Hate the way you make me feel

So sick

Are You Cold? Have My Jacket

Are You Cold? Have My Jacket

By: Tyler Ross

I’m a wreck

Just trying to be honest

Forcing myself to be busy is the only way I can fight this

When alone I just can’t keep my head clear

Don’t know the man inside me now reflected in the mirror

I miss your dog and I miss all of your family

Providing this distance is the only way to reach sanity

For real, if you could, (I would)

Would you do it all again?

There’s a hole in my heart where you nestled in

And still I want the best for you, darling

Don’t believe this was a waste of our time

I couldn’t forget you if I tried

You tore out the best that was left in me

I’m burnt so let me be blistered

Now see my hopes spill out in front of me

Questions raised with no answers

And I’ve got nothing to hide though I’ve tried

Had everything I ever wanted and it died

Don’t know where to turn but inside

I admit I can only blame myself

Holding onto my illusions pushing you toward someone else

And now that you’re gone, there’s a big part of me missing

I’ll scream out for you and hope that you’re listening

I felt the wrath of your irritation

But I believe you’re still there

I’m told the way to heal is to respect and give space

And time will show me you still care

And I want the best for you, darling

Don’t believe this was a waste of our time

I couldn’t forget you if I tried

You tore out the best that was left in me

I’m burnt so let me be blistered

Now see my hopes spill out in front of me

Questions raised with no answers

And I’ve got nothing to hide though I’ve tried

Had everything I ever wanted and it died

Don’t know where to turn but inside

I try to be cool, but it’s tough at times

A love this deep melted my mind

But I know that I have to be honest

And the only way to be healthy is if I keep my promise

You tore out the best that was left in me

I’m burnt so let me be blistered

Now see my hopes spill out in front of me

Questions raised with no answers

And I’ve got nothing to hide though I’ve tried

Had everything I ever wanted and it died

I don’t want to feel like I’m feeling inside

Pink And Green

‎Pink And Green

By: Tyler Ross

Like your perfect threads,

we wove into fabric.

Sewn so effortless,

love's ball of bliss, we buttoned together,

so magnetic.

Not My Cup Of Comfort

Not My Cup Of Comfort
By: Tyler Ross

Today is the day that I free myself
Could you see it coming after the declining of my health?
I begged and pleaded, please don’t go away
Now I close my eyes and pretend to forget you, anyway
I hate this feeling and the way it has to be
The only time I hated you is when you gave up on me
But, let’s be honest we’re a great fucking match
And the only way you’ll remember is if I let go, and move on from our past