That red ribbon is so wrinkled. Rouge like blood Or rushing anger Or a blaring stop sign. It’s crumpled:

Courage was not letting your broth… But preferring to die From their snide remarks Which shadow prejudice’s unkind da… What happened when they grew up?

My mom hates her life, And I’m too much to juggle, And my dad doesn’t support my mom, And my brother’s never home, And my medicine doesn’t work,

Love starts like this: We like the same books, We like the same music, We seem like a match made in high… It crumbles like this:

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.

I love John. I love when he cries. When he looks at me, I fly.

You ruined me. How could you? You’re my mother. You were supposed to be strong. Not me.

I forget how to love When I’m gritting my teeth Because I’m a fucking hole/ Nothing’s coming out of my mouth n… Because I don’t love my mom,

That’s why she died– Because she never let anyone hold… She didn’t trust herself. She didn’t let anyone love her Or touch her

Why am I crying? I’m not crying at the loss of love… I’m crying because I never experi… True love. I wanted epic.

With him, It’s like there were no scars. There are no sheepish looks No burning shame. There was no John

There’s so much blood in blood cou… As there are stones in my heart When I hear your name. The winged-pig can fly daily Once I’ve let myself remember

Let my joy be a promise To my future self Who is so beautiful Even if she isn’t pretty.

Like Augustus, I fear oblivion When I should pass.