Re-Writes..."Instant Sublime"

"it was tenth grade in high grade
beginning of december
i recall it like yesterday
you probably don't remember
to anyone else it was nothing
a single moment in time
but they aren't me and this was
my permanent instant sublime
it was break between classes
as i stood outside the door
your man, the end of the hall
i'd seen him there before
he saw you and started yelling
screaming hurry up and such
you began to rush towards him
detesting his awaiting touch
he grabbed your hand, kissed your face
as you tried to escape him
when he pushed you to your knees
causing the ground to scrape them
standing over you, he cursed you
calling you name after name
while you sat on the ground crying
and classmates looked away in shame
i'd seen enough, i had to act
i couldn't let this continue
throwing caution to the wind
placing myself quickly into
a very bad situation
in which there could be no winner
if unrequited love's a crime
am i the only sinner?
your man was big, i didn't care
for you i'd take a beating
say you'd love me for forever
physical pain would be fleeting
thinking of our love complete
i faced down with your boyfriend
wait! i couldn't die without your kiss
if this was to be the end
i picked you up and our lips met
the instant you gave me your heart
while your man walked away angry
and since we've never been apart
all because of that fateful day
beginning of december
but i'll admit, maybe i'm wrong
maybe you do remember."

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