Not as ardent as before. I’m tired. Slowing down, A tail growing heavier and longer With each day.
You are the best thing Because things like that do not co… You are my moon and sun Because you make my days real. You are my best friend,
Smile your baby smile and please l… I know I love you, but haven’t yo… Twinkle and shine and don’t ever c… You warm me like a fox in a fox’s… Light of my life and you gave me t…
Listening to you sleep, I’m in grace. Each breath a prayer. Every rustle a litany. You don’t know how loud you are
I lost my innocence On a king-sized sheet With four posters And the two of us. Just the two of us
It’s so quiet. I feel soft. The winter hurts, So I burrow inside, But I forget how to
Moon up, Pants down. I said no. His body said yes.
The blur of lighted cars Flying in a flurry down The highway at night Soothes me in the Most unorthodox way.
God, thank you For darkness, And fear, And death. Thank you
Shambles: They hold my life together. I’m shredded into slices, Trying to hold it whole, And I wonder if anyone
You ruined me. How could you? You’re my mother. You were supposed to be strong. Not me.
Walking by at night, I saw the falling snow Tumble down like sleep. God, how could you be So cruel as to give
With him, It’s like there were no scars. There are no sheepish looks No burning shame. There was no John
You were the devil. I knew it before you did; And I was St. Mary With clouds trailing behind me. I gave you my virtue
You don’t ask me to speak. You never expect my opinion. I was your second child In a runaway marriage. I suppose I loved you once,