Before the Crash

by MaggieMayJonas

This is a poem from Charlie's point of view. It's about his previous life and his life now. Enjoy!

Before the Crash

Before the crash, we had no real life.

We just never cared, never considered the knife.

Now we know, we see what we've gained,

this is our new start, we can live without blame.

I was a druggie, a guitarist, a fool.

I didn't know how I was uncool.

I never knew what was really there,

all I really saw was that heroin, and I stared.

I was lost, never to be found.

I had no hope, no dreams, and no sound.

This crash gives us faith, we can start again,

this is our chance, if we blow it, the end.

I think that all of this is fate.

The island, the ocean, Claire and even Kate.

I know that I seem crazy, but believe me, I'm not.

Been there, done that, it's over, tied the knot.

We're near the end, and this is my vow.

Listen to me good, and listen to me now.

I swear I'll get her rescued; it's the most important thing to me.

I swear that getting my girl rescued is my top priority.

I'll buy her peanut butter; I'll buy her a Bjorn.

I'll buy for little Aaron; not at all with scorn.

Listen to your heart, pay attention to the rock,

It will lead you to where you want to go, once around the block.