I Knew Better But I Loved You Louder

A cycle of poems «Your Kiss Tasted Like a Late-Night Regret»

Streetlights flicker on an empty street,
Your laughter’s echo makes my heart repeat.
I told myself I’d never fall this way-
But reason faded when you called my name.

I saw the signs, I knew the cost,
Still ran to you, no matter lost.

I knew better, but I loved you louder,
Drowned out the warnings, let my heart grow prouder.
Every doubt I tried to shroud her,
I knew better-but I loved you louder.

You were a wildfire burning out of control,
A sweet disaster I couldn’t console.
I traced your promises, believed your lies,
Chasing the truth behind your eyes.

I saw the signs, I knew the cost,
Still ran to you, no matter lost.

I knew better, but I loved you louder,
Drowned out the warnings, let my heart grow prouder.
Every doubt I tried to shroud her,
I knew better-but I loved you louder.

Now I’m left with ashes, scars I can’t disguise,
Your memory lingers where my hope now lies.
I whisper reasons in the dark of night,
But love’s old echo won’t make it right.

If wisdom’s silence is the price I pay,
I’d break again for one more day.
The lessons linger, the pain is clear-
But I’d risk it all to have you here.

Streetlights fading, I’m still standing here,
Knowing better, wishing you were near.
I knew better, but I loved you louder-
And your ghost is all I hold, my dear.