Then he said, “I never said I was… Then I said, “I never asked you t… Then we kissed.

Don’t cry Don’t cry Don’t cry Because it’s your birthday.

He thinks I’m pretty And maybe too witty, That I was worth the fight. He claimed he’s so glad. I’m the best he’s ever had.

If flowers could cry, Would the water out-spilled Also drown them Like a sloshing grave of Wet mud?

Splattered you All over my body And flecks of skin Inside every crevice. I can’t get rid of you

Dignity is death.

I cannot bring myself to cry. I can’t decide if this is a curse Or a blessing.

If you’re happy, then I’m happy. I’ll be ok if you’re ok. I can’t die without you living. I won’t move on without you search… At night, do you think about me?

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.

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

He helps her with her blush. She’s surging red, Velvet and soft like a rose. Her mouth’s gone dry With his wind.

Moon up, Pants down. I said no. His body said yes.

Mark, I miss you, And I love you. Each day is lost Without you.

In my daydreams, I used to be an acrobat, Flying through air Into capable hands. In my dreams,

In my house, You don’t ask questions. The whispers from mom and dad Signal you to a hiding place. In my house,