Austin, this is another example of how you are growing as a poet. Somewhat different that your other work. Sadness abounds in this write. Such feelings and emotions come forth as you described how words from a lover or that is what I took from it, are slowing killing the feelings in your heart, making you feel dead inside. If this were a true situation, I would say, you don't need someone like that in your life, someone we love should not cause this to happen, they should lift us up with their words. Well done.

This write has such a deep depth of sadness
to it and as I read it, it sounded more like a
sad song which rhymed so perfectly with
sentimental values..the ending just touched me..nicely penned..take care.