Neon Letters, Gentle Errors

Neon letters on a motel sign

Spell out something close to “fine”

I laugh alone, a quiet joke

At all the plans that up and broke

We were trying, we were brave

But not every wave can be saved

I don’t blame you, don’t blame me

Some roads just split naturally

Neon letters, gentle errors

We were lovers, we were mirrors

I’ll keep the lesson, lose the shame

And walk ahead without a name

A vending drink, a plastic cup

Still, I can feel my courage up

The night is soft, the future too

Like something patient coming through

If I could rewrite, I wouldn’t dare

I’d only add a little care

For the girl who stayed too long

Thinking love must prove it’s strong