While you were gone, My childhood dog died. I wept for both of you, And I felt like a corpse. While you were gone,
You ruined me. How could you? You’re my mother. You were supposed to be strong. Not me.
What you meant– What I meant When I said, “I love you.” What you meant to me Wasn’t what you said
I’m falling apart beneath my smile… I grapple blindly for a rope To save myself from rising waters. I come up, lungs full of despair, And my parents cover my mouth
I dislike nothing more than Philosophy. How lazy.
I ran from you all my life. I’ve had problems, But that doesn’t make it right.
I can’t cease to think about him. His bitter way only warms my heart… He frightens me and excites me. He always heightens my senses. He makes my heart hurt.
I could hop on a train. Grow akin to the screaming and whi… Where would I go? Far from here, from cold. Tell my parents my love,
She has the piece that holds it al… What was revealed to her came slow… When it all comes together, it’s l… When it all falls apart, it’s dead… One little lie can tear a family a…
That red ribbon is so wrinkled. Rouge like blood Or rushing anger Or a blaring stop sign. It’s crumpled:
Love is the sickness. Love is the cure.
I came back from a mortal hell, But on my way home, I saw no white god, And I saw no golden spirit, And I saw no true son.
Mom, I miss you, And I’m miserable. I miss grandma, And I’m so lonely. I miss being a kid.
Splattered you All over my body And flecks of skin Inside every crevice. I can’t get rid of you
I woke at 3 a.m., And I was scared. I thought I’d never be tired agai… But then I remembered the morning And all the joy it brings.