the crash kept his heart beat

but it stole hers

and his life will never be the same

because her story ended.

his has only begun

but he doesn't realize

how much he will do

in the world she left behind.

and he'll always feel the shame

that it was him behind the wheel

of that damned car

that horrible night left him scarred.

and i hate that i don't know what to say

when people tell me terrible things

but if i had to say something

here's what it would be:

butterfly bandages aren't as pretty as the name suggests

and the scars they leave age and rust

but rust leaves a beautiful color

so keep praying and give love

the pain grows wings and becomes alive.